Summer House with Swimming Pool
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
389
Novel • Fiction
Netherlands • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
29,250 ratings
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389
Novel • Fiction
Netherlands • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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