Just finished this today, so that's my first book of 2025 completed. Mao II was one of the best books I read last year, so naturally I was drawn to his other work. Underworld is incredible, I love how all-encompassing, how human, how unpredictable his work is. The way that the individual segments come together is phenomenal.
Almost assumed that you just forgot to list DeLillo because he goes so well with what else you listed. This book is amazingly relevant all around. I'd also look into A Vist From The Goon Squad
Ok stay with me here. Too much public filming. This is going to discourage good weird public activity. We need people being weird in public. Odd dancing, carrying around insane items, freaked out fits, etc. Instead of a quick vid to show your friends, or, god forbid, *get internet clout*, people should be sketching the scene and describing it in colorful language. Now you have to take accountability for your opinion on the matter, your draftsmanship and writing gets better, and the public freaks have plausible deniability in the job interview. This goes for drunk man on the street tik tok videos as well. Put on a newsboy cap and start jotting. There should be exceptions like intentional performances or heinous crimes of course. I’m open to other exceptions I just can’t think of any rn. This will never be a reality but i can try
