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Summer House with Swimming Pool

Herman Koch
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Summer House with Swimming Pool

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Herman Koch

Summer House with Swimming Pool

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

389

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Netherlands • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch follows a physician navigating the aftermath of a patient's death during a holiday with family and friends. As secrets unravel, the circumstances challenge relationships and ethical boundaries. Koch delves into themes of trust, consequence, and moral ambiguity, providing a gripping narrative that scrutinizes human behavior.

Reviews & Readership

3.5

29,250 ratings

51%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch is a gripping psychological thriller with sharply drawn characters and dark humor. Critics praise its intense narrative and moral ambiguity but note the protagonist's disturbing tendencies and sometimes slow pacing. This provocative novel challenges readers with its intricate plot and ethical dilemmas.

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Who Should Read Summer House with Swimming Pool?

Readers who relish dark psychological thrillers with morally complex characters will enjoy Herman Koch's Summer House with Swimming Pool. Comparable to Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train, this novel appeals to those intrigued by unsettling narratives and nuanced ethical dilemmas.

3.5

29,250 ratings

51%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

389

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Netherlands • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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