The Dinner by Herman Koch

The Dinner

Herman Koch

320 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Now a major motion picture starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Steve Coogan, Rebecca Hall, and Chlo Sevigny.An internationally bestselling phenomenon, the darkly suspenseful, highly controversial tale of two families struggling to make the harde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,194 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
tense 66%
mysterious 62%
challenging 21%
reflective 14%
emotional 11%
sad 6%
funny 5%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 37%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.12

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