The Dinner

"The Dinner" is a novel by Herman Koch that explores complex moral and ethical questions through the story of two brothers, Paul and Serge, who meet for a dinner in a restaurant. Over the course of the evening, they discuss their families' involvement in a troubling crime involving their teenage children. The story delves into themes of guilt, responsibility, and the lengths one might go to protect loved ones, raising questions about morality and justice. The narrative is told from Paul's perspective, revealing the unsettling moral dilemmas faced by the characters.