Description
Two couples gather for a seemingly ordinary dinner at an upscale restaurant, but beneath the veneer of polite conversation lies a dark secret concerning their teenage sons. As the evening progresses and the courses are served, the unspoken truth about a horrific act committed by the boys begins to surface, shattering the comfortable lives of both families. The narrative masterfully explores the lengths parents will go to protect their children, even when faced with unspeakable deeds. This tautly written psychological thriller delves into themes of morality, parental love, and the disintegration of civility when confronted with devastating reality.
Available Editions
hardcover
Hogarth
Published Jan 1, 2013
292 pages
ISBN: 9780770437855
Reviews
1 rating
Community Reviews(1)
A pretty awesome read considering I picked it on a whim from a charity shop bookshelf. <a href="https://wordery.com/the-dinner-herman-koch-9781848873834#oid=1159_1" target="new"><i>The Dinner</i></a> sees a family - two brothers and their wives - meeting over dinner to discuss a delicate and dark situation brewing between their sons. The story unravels at a steady, suspenseful pace, making you want to race through the pages to reveal the darkness at its centre.
Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Translation
From: dut
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Dinner by Herman Koch.