End Zone

Gary, a football player, becomes fixated on the threat of nuclear war during a season of unprecedented success, listening to his team-mates discussing match tactics in the same terms as generals might contemplate global conflict. This novel is a timeless and topical study of human beings' obsession with conflict and confrontation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Gary, amidst a season of unparalleled success, finds himself increasingly consumed by the looming threat of nuclear war. A mixture of fear and fascination drives him to engage in conversations with his team-mates, discussing match tactics in the same manner as generals would contemplate global conflicts. However, as the boundaries between football and nuclear war blur, the polysemous nature of words becomes apparent, and DeLillo challenges us to transcend the narrow confines of substitution.

This ingenious and whimsical novel serves as a timeless and pertinent exploration of the human fascination with conflict and confrontation. As part of the Picador Collection, a series that highlights the finest contemporary literature, it offers a thought-provoking and engaging narrative that will resonate with readers for years to come.

Weight: 174g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529092080