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Don DeLillo
Underworld
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"Underworld" by Don DeLillo is a sweeping, panoramic novel that explores the interconnected lives of a vast array of characters over the course of several decades in the latter half of the 20th century. The novel opens with a thrilling account of the legendary 1951 Giants-Dodgers baseball game at the Polo Grounds, and expands from there to encompass themes of nuclear anxiety, consumerism, and the impact of technology on human experience. The novel's protagonist, Nick Shay, is a waste management expert who becomes entangled in a web of shady dealings and moral ambiguities as he tries to come to terms with his own past and the legacy of his father, a minor league baseball player who was present at the infamous 1951 game. Along the way, DeLillo introduces a diverse cast of characters, including a Soviet nuclear scientist, a reclusive artist, and a Catholic priest grappling with questions of faith and morality. One of the most striking aspects of "Underworld" is DeLillo's use of language, which is by turns lyrical, poetic, and deeply philosophical. The novel is also notable for its ambitious scope and its exploration of the ways in which individual lives are shaped by larger historical forces. While some readers may find the novel's dense prose and intricate plotting challenging, those who persevere will be rewarded with a rich and rewarding reading experience. "Underworld" is a novel that demands to be savored, pondered, and revisited, and it cements DeLillo's place as one of the most important and innovative writers of our time. Overall, "Underworld" is a masterful work of fiction that offers a profound and thought-provoking meditation on the human condition in the modern world. It is a novel that is not to be missed by anyone who is interested in exploring the depths of the human experience and the complexities of our contemporary world...
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