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The Dinner by Herman Koch
3.5
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.