Monday, October 01, 2001

Don Delilio

Don Delilio 10/1/2001
Who is an American writer who people (meaning general public - he's no John Grisham) don't read much unless you are

1. Into pop/American culture

2. A Lit major

He (in the several that I've read) makes excursions into the psyche of postmodern America through the examination of of the material culture. His characters are normal - usually middle aged men - who get caught in strange obsessions and anxieties about death - but in very hilarious and quirky ways. If you want, check him out at the Library at Orchard - no one borrows his stuff.

"White Noise" is a great book to try, though the pop culture (very 80s) references may be a challenge.