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sarahds's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
beet_queen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
weirdmoth's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
katelinpro's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
2.0
If you enjoy stories in which layers are slowly peeled away, revealing hidden motives over time, give this a try. Lots of folks have compared it to [b:Gone Girl|19288043|Gone Girl|Gillian Flynn|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1397056917s/19288043.jpg|13306276], and both do have unlikeable but compelling characters who have gotten comfortable with rationalizing pretty extreme behavior. Didn't love it, didn't hate it.
moco71's review against another edition
3.0
This book was kind of creepy in that none of the characters had any morals! It was an interesting read, but hard to identify with any of them.
shoshannascott's review against another edition
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I couldn’t finish the book, I couldn’t relate to any of the characters, nor did I find the plot interesting
nouveau's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ellenhawkins's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the pacing and slow build up of tension in The Dinner. Unfortunately, the ending left something to be desired. I was totally engrossed from the first page, but as the end neared the plot started to lose it's believability and at the conclusion I was left disappointed.
Most other reviewers say that the characters are difficult to relate to, but I had no problem empathizing with the anxiety of spending time with more successful family members who are somewhat removed from the reality of living an average existence. In fact, this was what originally drew me to the book. The author perfectly captures the delicate conversational maneuvering that siblings engage in when they realize that they have almost nothing in common anymore. And that for me made the book well worth the read.
Most other reviewers say that the characters are difficult to relate to, but I had no problem empathizing with the anxiety of spending time with more successful family members who are somewhat removed from the reality of living an average existence. In fact, this was what originally drew me to the book. The author perfectly captures the delicate conversational maneuvering that siblings engage in when they realize that they have almost nothing in common anymore. And that for me made the book well worth the read.
pelle_stoker's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0