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Falling Man

Don DeLillo
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46 pages • 1 hour read

Don DeLillo

Falling Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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    Don DeLillo's Falling Man receives mixed reviews. Critics appreciate the novel's exploration of 9/11 trauma and its nuanced portrayal of fragmented lives. DeLillo's prose is often praised for its stark elegance. However, some find the narrative disjointed and characters underdeveloped, making it challenging to emotionally connect with the story.

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    Who Should Read Falling Man?

    Readers who appreciate reflective narratives on modern human experiences and the impacts of major events will enjoy Falling Man by Don DeLillo. Fans of Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close or Ian McEwan's Saturday will find similar poignancy and depth in this exploration of life post-9/11.

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    Reading Age

    18+years

    Book Details

    Genre
    Historical Fiction
    American Literature
    Period
    September 11 Attacks
    Themes
    Natural World: Place
    Values/Ideas: Fate
    Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger