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Kevin Lambert

Kevin Lambert is a Canadian Québécois writer from Chicoutimi, Quebec, known for literary novels written in French.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kevin Lambert is a Canadian Québécois writer from Chicoutimi, Quebec, known for literary novels written in French. His work includes *Tu aimeras ce que tu as tué*, *Querelle de Roberval*, and *Que notre joie demeure*, the last of which won major French literary prizes. Lambert is also known for publishing under the name Kev Lambert and later using the name Ève Lambert.

Biography

Kevin Lambert was born in 1992 in Chicoutimi, Quebec. He is a Canadian writer who has been based in Montreal and has written fiction in French.

Literary career

Lambert’s first novel was *Tu aimeras ce que tu as tué*, followed by *Querelle de Roberval* and *Que notre joie demeure*. His books have drawn attention in Quebec, France, and Canada.

Recognition

Lambert has received multiple literary honours, including the Prix Ringuet, Prix Sade, Prix Médicis, and Prix Décembre. *Que notre joie demeure* was also shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt.

Name usage

Public sources describe Lambert as having previously used the name Kevin Lambert and later publishing under Kev Lambert and Ève Lambert. This makes the naming history part of the public record of the author’s career.

Key facts

  • Kevin Lambert is a Quebec-born Canadian novelist writing in French.
  • His debut novel was *Tu aimeras ce que tu as tué*.
  • His second novel, *Querelle de Roberval*, won the Prix Ringuet and Prix Sade.
  • His third novel, *Que notre joie demeure*, won the Prix Médicis and Prix Décembre and was a finalist for the Prix Goncourt.
  • Lambert has published under the names Kevin Lambert, Kev Lambert, and Ève Lambert.
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Canadian context

Lambert is a Canadian writer from Quebec whose work has received recognition in both Canada and France, making him relevant to Canadian literary culture and Francophone literature.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Lambert?
Kevin Lambert is a Canadian Québécois novelist from Chicoutimi, Quebec, known for French-language literary fiction.
What books is Kevin Lambert known for?
His best-known books include *Tu aimeras ce que tu as tué*, *Querelle de Roberval*, and *Que notre joie demeure*.
What awards has Kevin Lambert won?
Reported prizes include the Prix Ringuet, Prix Sade, Prix Médicis, and Prix Décembre.
Where is Kevin Lambert from?
He was born in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada.
Has Kevin Lambert published under another name?
Yes. Public sources indicate later publication under Kev Lambert and then Ève Lambert.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%88ve_Lambert
    Supports: Birth year, birthplace, language, occupation, notable works, and later name usage as Ève Lambert.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Lambert
    Supports: French-language biography, birthplace, and publication under Kev Lambert.
  3. Writers' Trust of Canada — https://www.writerstrust.com/authors/kevin-lambert
    Supports: Born in Chicoutimi, first and second novels, and literary awards for *Querelle de Roberval*.
  4. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-author-kevin-lambert-goncourt-nominee-1.6957474
    Supports: *Que notre joie demeure* as Lambert's third novel and its Prix Goncourt/Prix Décembre recognition.
  5. BookBrowse — https://www.bookbrowse.com/biographies/index.cfm/author_number/x19426/kevin-lambert
    Supports: Birth year, place of upbringing, major novels, and awards including Prix Médicis and Prix Décembre.