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“A bland and uninspired book about one of the most world-changing events in recent history, by one of my most favorite writers. DeLillo, if anyone, should be able to pull off a book about the attacks on the twin towers, and their effects on people. He's tackled large-scale historical fiction before in ways that felt true to both the emotions and the multilayered politics of the times -- read "Libra" if you have any doubts about DeLillo's abilities. But he starts "Falling Man" with a somewhat-engaging scene of an ash-covered man walking north, away from the collapsing towers he's come out of. Interesting, but this should have been a clue -- DeLillo only wanted to touch upon 9/11, not really inhabit it the way he has with other historical events. And what follows could be anyone's post-modern tale of divorce and detachment. DeLillo doesn't even take that to interesting places.
Not sure if he's just taking some time off, or what, but he wasted a fascinating topic. When the real DeLillo comes back, he's gonna be pissed.”
Joel B wrote this review Sunday, April 20 2008.
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