Description
In the aftermath of September 11th, a man emerges from the dust of the World Trade Center collapse and begins a haunting journey through grief, trauma, and the search for meaning in a fractured world. Don DeLillo's masterwork weaves together the stories of survivors, families, and witnesses as they grapple with loss and attempt to rebuild their lives in the shadow of catastrophe. Through his precise, meditative prose, DeLillo explores how personal tragedy intersects with collective trauma, examining the ways we process unimaginable violence and seek connection in its wake. The novel features a mysterious performance artist whose "Falling Man" installation becomes a haunting meditation on the iconic image of those who fell from the towers. With characteristic depth and moral complexity, DeLillo crafts a profound exploration of resilience, memory, and the human capacity to endure in the face of overwhelming darkness.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner Book Company
Published May 15, 2007
264 pages
ISBN: 9781416546020
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Falling Man by Don DeLillo.