Underworld

About “Underworld”

Nick Shay and Kiara Sax, who once knew each other intimately, reunite in the Sahara desert. Shay attempts to escape the defining events of his past, while Kiara, an artist, has fought for her independence. Underworld is a 1997 novel by Don DeLillo that explores the connections and separations between men and women, presented with detailed clarity and large-scale perspectives. The story is shaped by the Cold War, which casts a long shadow over the narrative. The novel is considered DeLillo’s most powerful and ambitious work of fiction.