Netherland is a novel by Irish author Joseph O'Neill. The story takes place following the terrorist attacks of 9-11. The novel is also the winner of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award.
In an April 28, 2009, interview with The New York Times, President Barack Obama stated that he is currently reading Netherland. The 2008 book reportedly showed an increase in sales due to Obama's unofficial endorsement.The New York Times: After the Great Recession (April 28, 2009)
Plot Summary
The story follows the plight of a Dutch immigrant who gets stranded in New York city following the events of 9-11. Continuing to work through the weekdays, hardship sets in on the weekends as he contemplates his life. His only solace is his participation on a Cricket team each Saturday.
Joseph O'Neill
- Born in 1964
- Irish born immigrant
- Winner of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award
- Has written three works of fiction and one non-fiction
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Author
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Publisher
Pantheon
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Publication Date
May 20, 2008
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Genre
Fiction
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Narrative
First person
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First printing will be 70,000
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Story set in New York City
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The New York Times called the book the most "most exacting and most desolate work of fiction we’ve yet had about life in New York and London after the World Trade Center fell"The New York Times": The Ashes (May 18, 2009)
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New hardcover retails at $23.95 on Powell's BooksPowell's Books: Netherland
