I very much enjoyed The Dinner by Herman Koch, set in Amsterdam. The author uses the menu to progress the story. The main narrator is Paul. He and his wife Claire have been invited to dine with Paul's brother, Serge, and his wife, Babette at an exclusive restaurant to discuss their respective teenage sons. Serge is a very recognisable politician who is on track to be the next Prime Minister. As the meal moves from one course to the next, the reader learns the reason for the meeting and we know that "something" is going to happen. 4/5Wednesday, November 4, 2015
The Dinner
I very much enjoyed The Dinner by Herman Koch, set in Amsterdam. The author uses the menu to progress the story. The main narrator is Paul. He and his wife Claire have been invited to dine with Paul's brother, Serge, and his wife, Babette at an exclusive restaurant to discuss their respective teenage sons. Serge is a very recognisable politician who is on track to be the next Prime Minister. As the meal moves from one course to the next, the reader learns the reason for the meeting and we know that "something" is going to happen. 4/5
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