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Julia asked this question about The Dinner:
What psychological desease\disorder does the main character have? He even takes some pills to treat it, and he thinks that his son has this syndrom (or whatever it is) too? Is that something about anger management? Thank you in advance! =)
Joanne I have a family member with Aspergers and people with it don't seem violent. The gene that can be detected from tests is what I have heard refered to …moreI have a family member with Aspergers and people with it don't seem violent. The gene that can be detected from tests is what I have heard refered to as the "murderer gene". This storyline appeared in the novel "Defending Jacob" Gene was passed from father to son.(less)
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The Dinner
by Herman Koch
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