Underworld by Don DeLillo
"Underworld" is a sweeping narrative that spans from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century, exploring the interconnectedness of events and the impact of the Cold War on American society. The story revolves around a diverse group of characters, including a waste management executive, a graffiti artist, a nun, and a baseball collector, among others. These characters' lives intertwine in unexpected ways, illustrating the complex web of relationships and influences that shape our world. The novel is renowned for its vivid portrayal of historical events and its profound examination of themes such as memory, technology, and waste.
The 418th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-900
- Words
- 335,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 17 lists:
- 2nd on What Is the Best Work of American Fiction of the Last 25 Years? (New York Times)
- 3rd on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 19th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- 51st on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 64th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 75th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)