snoutling 's review for:

4.0

Koch is a great at creating characters. They are not necessarily likable, but extremely compelling. There is a humor in the writing, often related to insights into everyday life or a character's thoughts. I really enjoyed this book, but it was not as hard-hitting as "The Dinner" (which I rated 4). I also thought this novel became a bit farfetched, so it's more of a 3.5 star.