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The Dinner: Film Tie-In

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The Dinner: Film Tie-In by Herman Koch is a gripping novel centred around a tense meal between two couples at a high-end restaurant in Amsterdam. As they discuss their adolescent sons, who have been involved in a criminal act, secrets unravel over the courses, revealing the complex moral choices faced by the parents. This intense narrative examines themes of family dynamics, guilt, and the faΓ§ade of civility.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate psychological thrillers centred around morally complex characters and intense family dynamics. It explores themes of ethics and conflict during a seemingly ordinary dinner, leading to shocking revelations and decisions, making it a gripping read for those who enjoy thought-provoking narratives.

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The Dinner: Film Tie-In

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Paul Lohman and his brother Serge, along with their wives, are going to dinner. Paul knows the evening will not be fun. The restaurant will be overpriced and pretentious, and almost everything the charismatic Serge does will infuriate him.

However, tonight's get-together will be worse than usual because there is something the two couples have to discuss. When the small talk is over, the conversation will turn to their teenage sons.

And the terrible thing they have done.

And how far the four of them will go to save their children from the consequences of their actions.

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Herman Koch's The Dinner is praised as a darkly humorous and gripping novel that challenges readers with its moral complexities. It explores how two families confront a disturbing incident, compelling readers to question their values and beliefs. The narrative's suspenseful and unsettling nature, combined with Koch's skilful storytelling, makes it both a thrilling and thought-provoking read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922147561

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 320

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