Staff Pick
Like the cover foretells, The Dinner is a scorching story of two families entangled in a problem bigger than they can handle. Koch skewers conventions every which way in this blistering takedown of family, politics, and the lengths a parent will go for their child. Recommended By Dianah H., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
An easy-to-read version of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller, ideal for readers 18 and up who struggle with ordinary fiction
One evening in Amsterdam, two couples meet for dinner. They need to discuss their teenage sons. The boys have committed a horrifying act that was caught on TV. They remain unidentified—except by their parents. How far will each couple go to protect their child? This is a gripping psychological tale of grief, shame, blame, doubt, and pride passed on from one generation to the next, in an easy-to-read format.
About the Author
Herman Koch is a Dutch writer. He was a renowned television actor on the series Jiskefet and a former columnist for the newspaper Volkskrant. The Dinner has already won the prestigious Publieksprijs Prize, in 2009.