“Sometimes things come out of your mouth that you regret later on. Or no, not regret. You say something so razor-sharp that the person you say it to carries it around with them for the rest of their life.”
Book:The Dinner
Quote by Herman Koch
Work
The Dinner
The narrative unfolds in real time during a single evening at a fashionable restaurant, where two brothers and their wives meet to discuss a disturbing incident involving their teenage sons. The story is told from the perspective of one brother, a former history teacher, whose unreliable narration slowly reveals the complexity of the situation and the moral questions at stake. The formal setting of the restaurant—with its elaborate menu, precise service, and social rituals—contrasts with the increasingly dark subject matter being discussed in hushed tones between courses. Through this constrained structure, the novel examines how far parents will go to protect their children, the nature of complicity, and the facades maintained within families and social classes. more
Author
Herman Koch
Herman Koch is a German writer known for his distinctive narrative style and profound social insights. His works often explore moral dilemmas and the complexities of human nature. more
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