Name: Netherland
ISBN: 9780007275700

Joseph O'Neill

In a New York City made phantasmagorical by the events of 9/11, Hans, a banker originally from the Netherlands, finds himself marooned among the strange occupants of the Chelsea Hotel after his English wife and son return to London.

Netherland

Trevor Berrett

This is the current front-runner (in my opinion) for next year's Pulitzer. And depending on eligibility, for the Booker too. Probably the most nuanced look at living post-9/11 I've read, and definitely my favorite.

For my complete review:


http://mookse.wordpress.com/2008/07/2...

Lisa

Arun Seehra

Lee Herman

Abandoned amid the offbeat inhabitants of the Chelsea Hotel when his English wife and son return to London following September 11th, Hans, a banker originally from the Netherlands, struggles to find himself in his adopted country, until he stumbles upon a vibrant New York cricket subculture and the charismatic Chuck Ramkissoon. Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Reprint.

Netherland

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