white noise (novel)

White Noise is a critically acclaimed novel written by Don DeLillo. First published in 1985, it is a postmodern work that explores themes of consumerism, media saturation, and the fear of death. 

Set in a fictional college town called Blacksmith, the story revolves around the lives of Jack Gladney, a professor of Hitler Studies at the College-on-the-Hill, and his family. The town is disrupted by an "airborne toxic event" (a chemical spill), which adds an element of uncertainty and unease to the already chaotic lives of the characters.

Don DeLillo, known for his unique writing style and insightful social commentary, crafted White Noise as a satirical take on American culture and human existence in the modern world. As the title suggests, the novel explores the constant background noise of our lives - the cultural distractions, technology, and information overload that often drown out our deeper thoughts and fears.

Readers fascinated by the intersection of technology, consumerism, and society will find White Noise a compelling read. It challenges us to reflect on our own lives, our dependence on technology, and the pursuit of meaning in a world filled with superficiality.

For those interested in Don DeLillo's other works, his notable novels include "Underworld," "Libra," and "Cosmopolis." His writing style often delves into philosophical topics with a dark and introspective tone.

To dive deeper into the themes and analysis of White Noise, there are several reputable literary websites and forums that provide insightful discussions and reviews. Websites like Goodreads, Literary Hub, and The New York Times Book Review offer comprehensive analyses of the novel, allowing readers to engage with different perspectives and interpretations.

Whether you're a fan of postmodern literature, interested in societal critiques, or simply looking for a thought-provoking read, White Noise by Don DeLillo is a novel that promises to challenge, engage, and linger in your thoughts long after you've turned the last page.
Hell's Variety Show Fiction
Hell's Variety Show

To make the monotonous life in hell more exciting, Hell TV has spent countless billions and countless years to create a program that attracts countless beings from the universe to participate. Through layers of screening and fierce competition, the true demon variety superstar will be determined in the end. Unfortunately, the failed contestants will be ruthlessly eliminated, and instead of flowers and applause, they will face death...

581.86 Million words | 2020-07-26 09:16Update

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The Phoenix's Tribulation: Rebirth from the Flames Fiction
The Phoenix's Tribulation: Rebirth from the Flames

Do you believe in reincarnation? Do you believe in fate? Do you believe in karma? A phoenix who falls in love with a mortal, a phoenix who journeys through life and death together, a phoenix tree that stands for a thousand years just to provide a resting place for the phoenix, a sword god who accidentally kills his beloved and the ancient sword in his hands, Azure Water. In each lifetime, love begins and hatred ends. In the next lifetime, what trials must be endured in order to discern that love lies within the depths of hate? The wheel of destiny has been set in motion, and the pain of rebirth must be experienced. All the opportunities for a new beginning are present. King of Birds, what are you waiting for?

154.28 Million words | 2022-05-30 12:44Update

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Chasing Shadows in South Korea Fiction
Chasing Shadows in South Korea

The darkest secrets of the South Korean entertainment industry are unveiled in this gripping tale.

546.63 Million words | 2022-08-02 16:43Update

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The Clumsy Wife of the Hidden Marriage CEO Fiction
The Clumsy Wife of the Hidden Marriage CEO

Jiang Xiaoqiao marries the most mysterious man in Rongcheng after much effort, all for her childhood sweetheart. Rumored to be an old grump, it doesn't matter because older men know how to care for others. But why does he always stay hidden? Just a casual chat with her assistant on their wedding night resulted in her being slept with. She keeps giving the old man green hats, but he doesn't seem to get angry. Indeed, older men know how to cherish. However, who will tell her how her assistant suddenly becomes her stepson? Jiang Xiaoqiao now wants to die...

478.04 Million words | 2022-09-04 05:11Update

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Dark Cute Fairy Fiction
Dark Cute Fairy

A handsome man rescued an adorable pet, which appeared to be cute and silly but was actually cunning and deceitful. A certain woman said, "Master, I have a golden finger, immortal grass, and the ability to torment strange people. Can I rely on you for support?" The man replied, "In this world, I only trust you!" The woman was speechless. The man continued, "What? You want to run away? No way! You little trickster, dare to deceive me for a lifetime!" In a word, the sly loli tricks and upgrades, becoming a generation of dark cute fairy "Wei Ming" with her master.

2.82 Million words | 2020-08-07 06:13Update

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The Grand Qi Imperial Noble Concubine Fiction
The Grand Qi Imperial Noble Concubine

After transmigrating, a killer becomes a farmer girl. After saving a life, the farmer girl becomes an imperial concubine. The grand palace is nothing but a piece of land to her, with no difference at all. With numerous beauties in the harem, she is just one of the many flowers, fine with being a transparent existence. Occasionally, she can have some excitement, watching them fight for the emperor and finding life too boring. With the system, she has enough self-protection and is not afraid of framing. Before she knew it, she went from a simple agreement to becoming the grand imperial noble concubine. How will she break free from this?

397.01 Million words | 2021-04-20 06:23Update

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Halfway Love Fiction
Halfway Love

Even the simplest flower needs to maintain its beauty. Can a thirty-year-old woman like her still have passion for love? Maybe not love, but what's certain is that her first impression of this self-proclaimed 'elite returnee' who keeps calling her 'sister' is not very good, no, it's very bad! In the second part, a pure and stubborn woman meets a slippery and worldly man. Everyone has their own principles, and everyone longs for a beautiful relationship! In the third part, there are too many weeds in this world, it's hard to pick out the grass...

137.67 Million words | 2023-02-10 16:44Update

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Rebirth: The Cold Consort Fiction
Rebirth: The Cold Consort

She was a genius assassin from the 21st century, cold-hearted and emotionless. Betrayed and tired of the suffering deep within her heart, she chose to end her life. By swapping identities with her alternate self in another world, she became the legendary side consort of the noble prince. His legend was that of an absolute, a fearsome war god respected by all. And she, a soul from another world, her legend was turning the impossible into possible, becoming an unparalleled queen. He gave her a love like no other, and she returned it with unwavering loyalty.

98.10 Million words | 2022-08-19 10:08Update

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I Can't Sleep, Be Gentle Fiction
I Can't Sleep, Be Gentle

I Can't Sleep, Be Gentle tells the story of a group of unruly boys in a university dormitory who are fearless and arrogant, until a girl with fair skin and a gentle demeanor arrives. She reveals that she suffers from severe insomnia and becomes saddened if she can't sleep well. From then on, the dormitory becomes quiet. The rule of 'no loud noise' becomes 'no loud noise when Xie Rou is sleeping.' Soon, the rule changes to 'no loud noise when Xie Rou and Han Dingyang are sleeping.' I can't sleep, so please be gentle, even more gentle. Stay still, good night. The story is a warm, non-tragic tale of the author's unconditional commitment to the insomniac girl who gains a handsome and intelligent boyfriend while he remains a nerdy and hypocritical engineering student.

66.06 Million words | 2022-07-27 04:56Update

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The Demon Lord is My Childhood Friend Fiction
The Demon Lord is My Childhood Friend

A girl who lost her memory barely survives on her journey to seek medical treatment, and luckily she is rescued by a miracle and brought back to her sect. Forgetting her past is not a big deal, especially when she has three childhood friends - one tsundere, one scheming, and one who loves reading novels without seriousness - as her strongest cheat tools. But why did she make herself lose her memory? And why did no one tell her that one of her childhood friends is the number one boss from three thousand years ago?! This is a cultivation romance novel, originally titled 'Flowing Clouds'. Author's QQ: (no surprise even if you poke).

15.13 Million words | 2023-04-01 17:49Update

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Cutest Height Difference Fiction
Cutest Height Difference

The novel 'Cutest Height Difference (Entertainment Circle)' has a thrilling and heart-wrenching plot, written by Zi Xi. It is a masterpiece with excellent storytelling and writing, available for free reading on Pen Zuo Ge with Zi Xi's latest refreshing and clean chapters.

327.02 Million words | 2020-07-24 20:40Update

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President's Listed Legal Wife Fiction
President's Listed Legal Wife

She is born into a wealthy family but is used as a tool, a test tube baby. To escape such a life, she decides to marry her brother-in-law. Thinking that she has found love, she is instead pushed into an abyss. Love is too heavy, and she is already covered in scars... 'Does it hurt?' He kneels on one leg, holding her in his arms. She turns her face away, pale from being shot. 'No, it doesn't hurt.' Even if it means dying, it's worth it to lean against him, to listen to his heartbeat...

334.12 Million words | 2021-02-19 04:43Update

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Urban Duke Fiction
Urban Duke

Another heir of the highest civilization in another universe arrives in this universe. Power? Invincible. Wealth? Europe is my playground, Africa is my backyard, and Asia is my resort. Just a little advertisement, the average lifespan of my affiliated family is extended each year. Limited spots available, those who want to join should hurry. Refuse? Then let's brainwash you forcefully. Business competition? You have ads, I have advanced technology; you have beautiful men and women endorsing, I have advanced technology; you lower the price? That's embarrassing, you can go fight a price war, under the Duke's name, only high-priced goods exist. If you want to buy, please wait in line. Prime Minister of Hua Country: Li Chen, let's work together to make Hua Country stand at the top of the world. Li Chen: No, no, no, the goal is too small. Why not aim for the top of the universe?

27.17 Million words | 2022-12-15 12:31Update

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Cold King's Pursuit of Wife: The Cute Concubine Wants to Climb Walls Fiction
Cold King's Pursuit of Wife: The Cute Concubine Wants to Climb Walls

When the daughter of a notorious drug lord suddenly becomes a queen in a time-traveling accident, Chu Qian can only think of one thing - climbing walls! Outside the wall lies untold beauty, outside the wall is a golden palace. As Chu Qian sits atop the wall for the first time, the secret guards of the Sixth Prince's Mansion report, 'Your Highness, the Queen is climbing the wall.' The certain prince's face turns dark, 'Raise the height of the courtyard wall by one yard.' When Chu Qian climbs the wall for the second time, the trembling secret guards report, 'Your Highness, the Queen is climbing the wall again.' The certain prince sneers, 'Raise it by two yards.' As Chu Qian climbs the wall for the third time, she slaps a secret guard away and shouts, 'Mu Ze Xi, if you have the ability, raise the courtyard wall by three yards, and while you're at it, extend your manhood by three yards too!' The certain prince: ... This book promises absolute joy and comical hilarity, because when I wrote it, my imagination knew no bounds~~~~~ Please join the group! New book, 'The Poisonous Legitimate Daughter: The Unruly Vixen Consort' is now available: http://yynovel.motie.com/book//!!! Latest update, read all about it~~~ 'He Once Loved Me More Than He Hated Me': Conveyor belt~ http://yynovel.motie.com/book/, muah, thank you all for your support. Love you. Check out my friend's new book recommendation: http://yynovel.motie.com/book/ 'The Wolf Emperor is Expecting, the Empress is Having Another Baby' Welcome to read~~~~.

204.26 Million words | 2023-02-15 14:23Update

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Mysterious Tomb Mystery Fiction
Mysterious Tomb Mystery

A strange guest, a peculiar empty treasure box, a portrait that resembles oneself, an ancient tomb map from before Christ, a person named Mu Xiu, one tomb after another. All these things make my life destined to be no longer peaceful. Exploring tombs, thrilling adventures, escaping death time and time again. The truth is gradually being revealed. Schemes? Plots that have been planned in advance? Every friend I met seemed to have ulterior motives. Who is the good person in the end? Who will survive until the end? What is the answer to the mystery? The last wish of my grandfather, the origin of Liang Xiza's name and my name, the identity of the woman in the portrait, and the unknown identity of Mu Xiu. I can't wait to find out everything!

72.65 Million words | 2023-06-20 16:01Update

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I Have a White Rich Fatty at Home Fiction
I Have a White Rich Fatty at Home

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350.79 Million words | 2022-10-16 21:01Update

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Super Cop Fiction
Super Cop

Liu Li, by a stroke of luck, gains the extraordinary ability of 'Shadow Possession'. He can attach himself to the shadow of others based on the biological tissue remnants left behind, thereby gaining knowledge of their whereabouts. In crucial moments, he can also control their bodies through their shadows. Now, no matter where the suspect flees or where the killer hides, as long as there are traces of their bodily tissues at the crime scene – be it a strand of hair, a drop of saliva, or even a speck of blood – Liu Li can use his ability to track them down. Even if the killer escapes to the moon, with a spaceship, Liu Li can still find them. Regardless of whether the criminal holds a hostage at knifepoint, threatens the victim with a gun, or is strapped with a bomb, as long as Liu Li gains control of their body through his extraordinary ability, they won't even be able to blink, let alone wield a knife, fire a gun, or detonate explosives. Bizarre cases, unimaginable crime scenes. Unpredictable culprits, unheard-of methods. Strange clues, unexpected truths. Jaw-dropping feats, speechless police. 'Super Cop' takes you to witness every crime scene and narrates these extraordinary cases.

209.54 Million words | 2020-07-26 19:04Update

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I Want to Walk with You Fiction
I Want to Walk with You

There are millions of kinds of love, and one of them is: I want to walk with you. This world is cold, if you're not with me, who will walk with me.

520.22 Million words | 2022-06-06 17:12Update

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Exquisite Countryside Fiction
Exquisite Countryside

Original Version: When a policewoman from the 21st century gets a second chance at life, she realizes how fleeting time is and vows to enjoy life to the fullest, living to a hundred! Faced with her blunt father, fierce mother, a wild sister pretending to be demure, and a mischievous younger brother, she has no choice but to transform into a pure and lovely innocent girl! Parody Version: Pedestrian A: May I ask for the lady's name? 'Fox Spirit (Hu Li Jing).' 'Shameless!' Pedestrian B: May I inquire about the lady's age? 'One hundred.' 'You're crazy!'

516.93 Million words | 2023-02-21 12:56Update

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Remembering Youth Fiction
Remembering Youth

The beauty of youth, once cherished, gradually settles in the whirlpool of time. There are so many sceneries in this world, but the past cannot be regained, even if you imitate it to the extreme, you cannot sing the same tune as before. A youth, though splendid, is not the end; a past like fireworks fades with time, and who still remembers the original appearance? Five boys who grew up in small towns, experiencing growth, bitterness, freedom, persistence, gaining and losing, their fragile hearts covered in dust. Zhang Xiaoli loved arguing with Cheng Zimu since childhood, but after many years, they have nothing to say to each other, passing by each other, tormenting each other, unwilling to admit the buried love deep in their hearts. He let go, he protected, he silently cried, and she knew everything but couldn't turn back. Cheng Zimu never thought about Zhang Xiaoli, the one he loved like faith for decades, the one who pushed her into the abyss, was himself, again and again. He misses the Zhang Xiaoli who used to cry and laugh freely, and would even throw a punch when she didn't like someone. He doesn't care if she can get drunk after drinking three bottles of fruit beer, but he doesn't want to see her anymore, as she can now finish a bottle of white wine in one breath and still wave her hand with a smile, calm and composed.

67.07 Million words | 2022-04-28 06:29Update

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