2011 Book #22: Americana
This is the third time I’ve read Americana. I really need to work on the Thesis Monster, and it had been a year since I’d read the book, so I figured rereading it would be a good start. I loved it the first two times: it was probably my favorite DeLillo book (hovering there with […]
Airplanes and automobiles
“Why are you driving when you can fly?” she said. “Don’t you love to fly? I love it. It’s the sexiest thing there is.” “This is a religious journey,” I said. “Planes aren’t religious yet. Cars are religious. Maybe planes will be next.” “Planes are sexy.” “That’s right, the way cars used to be. But […]