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organchordsandlightning 's review for:
The Dinner
by Herman Koch
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's rare that I think a book would be better as a play, but I think 'The Dinner' would've been better as a play. The actual plot itself is compelling, and I did appreciate getting into the characters' psyches - but overall the writing style felt a little hammy and up itself.