Dinner at the Center of the Earth
Dinner at the Center of the Earth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
254
Novel • Fiction
Israel, France • 2000s
2017
Adult
18+ years
940L
Super Short Summary
Dinner at the Center of the Earth by Nathan Englander follows characters of various nationalities entangled in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict across the years 2002 and 2014, exploring themes of identity and betrayal through alternating timelines and settings in the Middle East and Europe. It contains themes of war, imprisonment, and death by suicide.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Contemplative
Dark
Reviews & Readership
3,561 ratings
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Review Roundup
Dinner at the Center of the Earth by Nathan Englander weaves a complex tale of espionage and identity. Critics commend its intricate narrative and timely political themes. However, some find its structure disorienting and character development uneven. Nonetheless, its provocative exploration of loyalty and betrayal offers a compelling read for those who appreciate layered storytelling.
Who Should Read Dinner at the Center of the Earth?
Readers who enjoyed The Night Manager by John le Carré or The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon will be captivated by Nathan Englander's Dinner at the Center of the Earth. The novel's intricate, politically charged narrative and rich, multifaceted characters appeal to fans of espionage thrillers and literary fiction.
3,561 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
254
Novel • Fiction
Israel, France • 2000s
2017
Adult
18+ years
940L
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