The Dinner by Herman Koch

The Dinner

Herman Koch

311 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

An internationally bestselling phenomenon: the darkly suspenseful, highly controversial tale of two families struggling to make the hardest decision of their lives - all over the course of one meal. It's a summer's evening in Amsterdam, and two...

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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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