Falling Man by Don Delillo

Book Review: Falling Man by Don DeLillo

This was an interesting but difficult and abstract read. Readers felt that the novel’s fragmented, rather than chronological, structure made it a complex book to engage with. It is also rich in symbolism, which further adds to the story’s complexity.

The characters were largely unlikeable and often displayed a great deal of violence. Nevertheless, the group felt that DeLillo’s imagery and his depiction of the events of 9/11 were powerful and exceptionally well written.

Book group rating: 4½ out of 5