Eva Khatchadourian grapples with the aftermath of her son Kevin's horrific act of violence—a school shooting that claims the lives of fellow students, a teacher, and a cafeteria worker. Through a series of candid letters to her estranged husband Franklin, Eva delves into her tumultuous feelings about motherhood, her uneasy relationship with Kevin, and her fear that her own misgivings may have contributed to shaping the tragedy. Lionel Shriver's 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' is a deeply unsettling exploration of familial bonds, societal expectations, and the haunting question of nature versus nurture.