Zero K
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
288
Novel • Fiction
Eastern Europe • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
Zero K follows Jeffrey, an aimless man, who visits his father's isolated facility, The Convergence, where individuals are frozen before death hoping to be revived in a better future. There, Jeffrey reunites with his father, Ross, and learns about Artis, his stepmother, being preserved due to an illness. Themes include mortality, disconnection, and uncertainty about the future. The novel contains depictions of fatal illness, extreme wealth disparities, war, and a child going missing under mysterious circumstances.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Dark
Unnerving
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Don DeLillo's Zero K explores themes of mortality and technology with his signature prose style. The novel is praised for its philosophical depth and stylistic precision, but some critics find the narrative slow and the characters underdeveloped. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read for DeLillo fans and those interested in existential topics.
Fans of speculative fiction and philosophical musings, particularly those who enjoyed Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro and Underworld by Don DeLillo, will find Zero K intriguing. Readers interested in existential themes, technology's impact on life, and profound questions about humanity will be captivated by this novel.
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288
Novel • Fiction
Eastern Europe • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
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