I never know what to expect when I read a Herman Koch book, so I was happy to get the opportunity to preview an advance copy of his latest book. The author did a wonderful job bringing the reader into the strange mind of the protagonist of this book. He was more likeable than some of the characters in Koch's other books, but one couldn't at all predict what he would do. The story was very stressful because there were many opportunities for things to go in a dark direction. I was intrigued by the book, but I couldn't understand why the narrator emphasized that he didn't want to disclose his wife's country of origin. I wasted a lot of energy on that. I can't wait for the book to be released so that I can discuss it with others and perhaps get some clarification of some things I didn't understand. Despite not understanding everything, the book was a compelling, complex read. I think Koch's fans will not be disappointed with this book.

Another engaging literary novel by Herman Koch.I never rush through his books his writing bus so clever I enjoy each sentence.Highly recommend.#netgalley#crownpublishers

This was another hit from the author. This was an interesting and enjoyable read. As with his other books, this was not a fast read but was a fascinating well written work. A book that I would recommmend to all.