Called "Het Diner" in Dutch, the book was a best seller in Holland and dispels my neighbor's theory that all Dutch authors are gloomy. A dark comedy set at a trendy restaurant, two couples meet and over the course of dinner, a family secret is revealed. I don't want to give away too much, but I found it a gripping and entertaining read, both in terms of the plot and character arc, as well as the peek inside contemporary Dutch society. For example is it true waiters here fill wine glasses without asking? 
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