
Don DeLillo
5 SeriesDon DeLillo is an American author known for his literary fiction novels that explore life in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He has been honored with prestigious awards, including the National Book Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award, and the American Book Award. DeLillo resides near New York City.
In Don DeLillo's "Ratner's Star," rock star Bucky Wunderlick abandons his band mid-tour, seeking solitude in a rundown East Village apartment. Struggling with a spiritual crisis, he aims to distance himself from the chaotic culture he has helped foster. Despite his retreat, Bucky is confronted by the very elements of farce and paranoia he seeks to escape. As he grapples with his role as a potential messiah, his fans eagerly await his next move.