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Zero K

Don DeLillo
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Zero K

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Don DeLillo

Zero K

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Eastern Europe • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.4

13,210 ratings

41%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

25%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Zero K?

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.

3.4

13,210 ratings

41%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

25%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Eastern Europe • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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