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Summer House with Swimming Pool

By Herman Koch
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Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of morality, power, and human relationships. It follows the story of a doctor whose patient dies under mysterious circumstances, leading to a tense sequence of events. The narrative unfolds in a summer retreat where secrets and truths come to light, challenging the protagonist's ethics and perceptions.
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You might enjoy this intriguing story if you're fond of psychological thrillers that explore the complexities of human behaviour and morality. The book delves into the darker sides of relationships and the unexpected consequences of seemingly ordinary actions, providing a suspenseful and thought-provoking read. If you appreciate novels that are both stylish and unsettling, this could be a compelling choice for you.

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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 Meier's extravagant summer home on the Mediterranean. Joined by Ralph and his striking wife Judith, her mother, 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 humour 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.

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Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch receives praise for its sharp satire and darkly comedic elements. Compared to The Dinner, this novel is noted for its seamless narrative and complex unreliable narrator, offering a compelling dive into a world mired in moral ambiguity. Critics highlight its skillful blend of psychological thriller and black comedy, driven by a narrative that is both engrossing and unsettling. Koch is commended for his exploration of themes such as ambition, mortality, and deception, delivered through a gripping and tense storyline.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925240665

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 November 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Translated by Sam Garrett
  • Translated by Sam Garrett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Herman Koch was born in 1953. He is a successful actor, screenwriter and columnist in the Netherlands, and has written a number of satirical novels, including The Dinner which became an international bestseller. The Dinner was adapted for stage and screen in the Netherlands. An English-language film adaptation starring Richard Gere, Steve Coogan, Laura Linney and Chloe Sevigny is in production.

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