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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! =)
Sarah I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be Tourette's. It's French but all the symptoms match up, along with saying he was a neurologist. The character could…moreI'm pretty sure it's supposed to be Tourette's. It's French but all the symptoms match up, along with saying he was a neurologist. The character could have confused the name.(less)
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The Dinner
by Herman Koch
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