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White Noise

by Don DeLillo
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Satirical exploration of mortality and society's obsession.

White Noise is a thought-provoking commentary on the absurdity of consumerism and media saturation. The book's unique selling point is its poignant blend of satire and metaphysical exploration of death, all while maintaining a relatable family drama. It's a must-read for those interested in dissecting our society's values and our relationship with mortality.

  • National Book Award for Fiction (1985)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (1985)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Don DeLillo
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ISBN: 9780330524841
Authors: Don DeLillo
Publisher: Picador USA
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.86
(rated by 113818 readers)

Description

A brilliantly black and funny novel about humanity’s greatest fear – death.‘An extraordinarily funny book on a serious subject, effortlessly combining social comedy, disaster, fiction and philosophy . . . hilariously, and grimly, successful’ Daily TelegraphJack Gladney is the creator and chairman of Hitler studies at the College-on-the-Hill. This is the story of his absurd life; a life that is going well enough, until a chemical spill from a rail car releases an ‘Airborne Toxic Event’ and Jack is forced to confront his biggest fear – his own mortality.White Noise is an effortless combination of social satire and metaphysical dilemma in which DeLillo exposes our rampant consumerism, media saturation and novelty intellectualism. It captures the particular strangeness of life lived when the fear of death cannot be denied, repressed or obscured and ponders the role of the family in a time when the very meaning of our existence is under threat.‘An astonishing novel . . . unforgettable . . . nearly every page crackles with memorable moments and perfectly turned phrases . . . dizzying, darkly beautiful fiction’ Sunday Times
 

Satirical exploration of mortality and society's obsession.

White Noise is a thought-provoking commentary on the absurdity of consumerism and media saturation. The book's unique selling point is its poignant blend of satire and metaphysical exploration of death, all while maintaining a relatable family drama. It's a must-read for those interested in dissecting our society's values and our relationship with mortality.

  • National Book Award for Fiction (1985)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (1985)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.