The Second Time Was NOT a Charm.
I was happy to receive a Digital Review Copy (DRC) of this title to review for Blogging for Books!
Herman Koch's novel to prior to this one really wowed me. The essence of "The Dinner" crept up on me as I read, and by the end I was appalled and mesmerized. I looked forward to such a feeling when I began "Summer House with Swimming Pool," but I regret to say that feeling never arrived.
Summer House is about a physician, Dr. Schlosser, with a less-than-altruistic sense of his medical vows. While his actions are describable, it is his thoughts that are truly vile and I was never able to develop the connection or fascination I would've needed to enjoy any part of this story. I do admire Koch's ability to shock and turn the story into something darker than you suspected it was.
