A review by shrncmpbll
The Dinner by Herman Koch

reflective slow-paced

2.5

This book left me with mixed feelings. While the premise of a suspenseful unraveling during a dinner had potential, the execution fell short for me. I did not connect with the characters, though they were all interestingly flawed. The novel's pacing was inconsistent, with moments of tension punctuated by long stretches of "nothingness". This really overshadowed the exploration of ethical dilemma and, unfortunately, left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
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