Books like Zero K by Don DeLillo
Zero K centers on Ross Lockhart, a dying architect of a secret compound where bodies are preserved until future scientific breakthroughs can revive them. With his son Jeffrey and his terminally ill wife Artis, Ross wrestles with the prospect of a future beyond death. The novel delves into existential questions about the inevitability of death, the desire to transcend it, and the intimate bonds that shape family life. It juxtaposes the harsh realities of a world threatened by terrorism, famine, and disease with the quiet beauty of ordinary experiences, reflecting DeLillo’s interest in the human condition.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Dark Humor
Authors: Don DeLillo
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