Okay, I confess: this list is intended to replace actual thought. It’s a substitute for a well-constructed argument, it’s a distraction to divert attention away from the lack of substantive ideas. But here it is: my Favorite DeLillo Books
- Underworld;
The Names;
White Noise - Americana
- Libra
- Mao II
- Players
- End Zone
- Running Dog
- The Body Artist
There is little rhyme or reason to it. Body Artist is my least favorite DeLillo book, relegating it to the bottom of this wretched excuse for a list, but it’s still good. Running Dog comes next. It’s not spectacular. It’s not epic. How I initially stumbled on DeLillo is, I was reading the dust jacket of a book. It may have been Chuck Palahniuk’s Lullaby, but I wouldn’t bet more than $5 on that. The dust jacket told me that Chuck is the next generation’s DeLillo. I had no idea who DeLillo was. An author, I assumed. For no apparent reason and without any background to guide me, I dove into Running Dog. I liked it. I sought out other books by this ‘DeLillo’ and continued to be pleased by them. And now I am able to fill up space with a list such as this one: my favorite books by DeLillo. So there you have it. Are you distracted yet?