Super Short Summary

Published in 1972, End Zone is Don DeLillo’s second novel, following college football star Gary Harkness as he navigates his dual passions for football and the concept of nuclear war. Gary, an "exile" and complex individual, joins Logos College, where he trains under Coach Emmett Creed. Throughout the novel, Gary explores war, nihilism, and the power of language, culminating in a reflective journey marked by significant events, personal relationships, and deep philosophical musings. Sensitive topics include suicide and mass violence.