Summer House with Swimming Pool
by Herman Koch, Sam Garrett
Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch, Sam Garrett holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.39 out of 5, based on 10.2K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 389 pages.
About Summer House with Swimming Pool
The blistering, compulsively readable new novel from Herman Koch, author of the instant New York Times bestseller The Dinner.When a medical procedure goes horribly wrong and famous actor Ralph Meier winds up dead, Dr. Marc Schlosser needs to come up with some answers. After all, reputation is everything in this business. Personally, he’s not exactly upset that Ralph is gone, but as a high profile doctor to the stars, Marc can't hide from the truth forever.It all started the previous summer. Marc, his wife, and their two beautiful teenage daughters agreed to spend a week at the Meier’s extravagant summer home on the Mediterranean. Joined by Ralph and his striking wife Judith, her mother, and film director Stanley Forbes and his much younger girlfriend, the large group settles in for days of sunshine, wine tasting, and trips to the beach. But when a violent incident disrupts the idyll, darker motivations are revealed, and suddenly no one can be trusted. As the ultimate holiday soon turns into a nightmare, the circumstances surrounding Ralph’s later death begin to reveal the disturbing reality behind that summer’s tragedy.Featuring the razor-sharp humor and acute psychological insight that made The Dinner an international phenomenon, Summer House with Swimming Pool is a controversial, thought-provoking novel that showcases Herman Koch at his finest.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Herman Koch, Sam Garrett |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 389 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.39 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,230 |
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What genre is Summer House with Swimming Pool?
Summer House with Swimming Pool is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Summer House with Swimming Pool worth reading?
Based on 10.2K reader ratings, Summer House with Swimming Pool has an average score of 3.39 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Summer House with Swimming Pool?
Summer House with Swimming Pool has 389 pages.
Who wrote Summer House with Swimming Pool?
Summer House with Swimming Pool was written by Herman Koch, Sam Garrett. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for Summer House with Swimming Pool?
The ISBN-13 for Summer House with Swimming Pool is 9780804138820.0.
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