A review by laurenmiller100
The Dinner by Herman Koch

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

  • Characters: 7 - I dislike all of the characters, but that’s the point. The slow reveals of their natures is intentional.
  • Atmosphere/Setting: 8 - I really enjoyed the framing narrative. I think at times it would have been better to avoid some of the Paul side stories. Especially during the main course. It slowed things down when I was really wanting more information.
  • Writing Style: 7
  • Plot: 8
  • Intrigue: 9
  • Logic/Relationships: 9
  • Enjoyment: 7 As others have mentioned, this is a bit of a difficult read. I just do not want to be in Paul’s head.

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