Great Jones Street

I don't have much time to read things that I especially want to read anymore. Which is sad, but that's life in college I guess. But I did manage to get into reading another one of Don DeLillo's books, Great Jones Street. I'm only about halfway through it so far, but I've already formed some opinions about it.

I don't like it nearly as much as I did White Noise. DeLillo's writing style is very much the same in both novels, but there are some things that make the styles different that affect the experience of the reader, and in my opinion, makes White Noise far superior. This novel I'm reading is about an ex-rock star named Bucky Wunderlick, who decides to take a break from, or perhaps permanently leave the business in search of a life away from the insanity. The book explores Bucky's thoughts and relationships while following him in his journey to change. I guess it's a lot about the price of fame, and about the common human desperation we all experience, even the famous. Although, I definitely had a lot more trouble reading closely into this book, as it didn't catch my interest nearly as much as White Noise, so I don't feel like I really understand the deeper meanings in the book yet. But maybe I'll catch on as I read more.