The Dinner by Herman Koch

The Dinner

Herman Koch

320 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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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 14,650 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 66%
mysterious 59%
challenging 22%
reflective 14%
emotional 11%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 34%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.12

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