The Dinner
by Herman Koch, Sam Garrett
The Dinner by Herman Koch, Sam Garrett holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.22 out of 5, based on 75K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 292 pages.
About The Dinner
On a summer evening in Amsterdam, two couples meet at a fashionable restaurant for dinner. At first, the conversation is a gentle hum of polite small talk - the banality of work, the latest movies they've seen. But behind the empty words, terrible things need to be said, and with every forced smile and every new course, the knives are being sharpened. Each couple has a fifteen-year-old son. The two boys are united by their accountability for a single horrific act - an act that has triggered a police investigation and shattered the comfortable, insulated worlds of their families. When the dinner reaches its culinary climax, the conversation finally touches on their children. As civility and friendship disintegrate, each couple shows just how far they are prepared to go to protect those they love. Tautly written, incredibly gripping, and told by an unforgettable narrator, The Dinner is an internationally bestselling phenomenon that will leave you breathless.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Herman Koch, Sam Garrett |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 292 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 74,979 |
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What genre is The Dinner?
The Dinner is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Dinner worth reading?
Based on 75K reader ratings, The Dinner has an average score of 3.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Dinner?
The Dinner has 292 pages.
Who wrote The Dinner?
The Dinner was written by Herman Koch, Sam Garrett. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Dinner?
The ISBN-13 for The Dinner is 9780770437860.0.
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