Description
In the heart of a chaotic Manhattan day, billionaire Eric Packer embarks on a surreal journey across the city in his limousine, a journey fraught with the anxieties of a world on the brink. As the President's visit, a funeral procession, and anti-globalist protests bring the metropolis to a standstill, Packer finds himself increasingly isolated and vulnerable. This novel masterfully explores themes of wealth, technology, and the pervasive sense of dread in contemporary society, questioning the very nature of reality and connection in the modern age. DeLillo's signature prose dissects the undercurrents of fear and desire that define our interconnected, yet fragmented, world.
Available Editions
paperback
Picador USA
Published Jan 1, 2004
209 pages
ISBN: 9780330412742
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo.