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The Dinner

Herman Koch

  • 311 pages · about 5 hours
  • First published 2009
  • 33 editions
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1 About this book

The Dinner (Dutch: Het Diner) is a novel by the Dutch author Herman Koch. The book was first published by Ambo Anthos in 2009. It was translated into English by Sam Garrett, published in Great Britain in 2012, and the United States in 2013. The book became an international bestseller with many translations and has been adapted into five films.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  • Family life
  • Literary fiction
  • Psychological fiction
  • Dysfunctional families
  • Violence
  • Dutch fiction
  • Parent and child

2 About Herman Koch

Born 1953

Herman Koch (Dutch pronunciation:; born 5 September 1953) is a Dutch writer and actor. He has written short stories, novels, and columns. His best-selling novel The Dinner (2009) has been translated into 21 languages. He has acted for radio, television, and film. He co-created the long-running TV series Jiskefet (1990–2005).

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