It's about a boy who murders fellow high school students.
A difficult read in some ways, following the mind of a mother through pregnancy and raising a child in her endless analysis and justification. Is this a skillful explanation how an evil child can be born and deceive everyone or the revelation of the harm a mother can do.
Lionel is an amazing writer, but there were parts where the story was forced. I read it too long ago to remember what exactly.
Awards -- Orange Prize
Movie --- haven't seen it yet.
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