The Ditch by Herman Koch

The Ditch

Herman Koch with Gildart Jackson (Narrator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced
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When Robert Walter, popular mayor of Amsterdam, sees his wife toss her head back with laughter while chatting to one of his aldermen at a New Year's reception, he immediately suspects the worst. Despite their long and happy marriage, Robert is con...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
dark 53%
tense 38%
mysterious 30%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 41%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.89

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