Netherland by Joseph O'Neill
"Netherland" is a post-9/11 novel set in New York City, which explores the life of a Dutch banker named Hans. After his wife and son move back to London, Hans becomes immersed in the world of cricket, where he befriends a charismatic Trinidadian named Chuck Ramkissoon who dreams of building a cricket stadium in the city. The novel is a meditation on the American Dream, identity, and the immigrant experience, all set against the backdrop of a city and a country grappling with a new reality.
The 3639th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 247
- Words
- 92,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 16th on Paste Magazine's Best Books of the Decade(2000-2009) (Paste Magazine)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)
- Books of the Decade (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)