61 pages 2 hours read

Don DeLillo

Underworld

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Reviews & Readership

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Don DeLillo's Underworld is lauded for its complex narrative and sweeping historical scope, capturing the American experience vividly. Critics appreciate its profound exploration of themes such as technology, culture, and politics. However, some find the non-linear structure and extensive length challenging. Overall, it is deemed a thought-provoking and ambitious work, though not easily accessible to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Underworld?

A reader captivated by intricate narratives and deep explorations of contemporary American life will find Underworld by Don DeLillo compelling. Fans of Thomas Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow and David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest will appreciate the rich tapestry of interconnected stories reflecting cultural and historical shifts.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
American Literature
Period
Cold War
Post Modernism