q for readers of DeLillo's White Noise

penguin girl

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Hi, I'm looking for contemporary novels that have a feeling similar to White Noise (published 1985).

I recently submitted to an agent who agreed with the comparison of my novel to White Noise. In her very nice rejection letter (sigh) she suggested I try to identify a more contemporary novel.

I'm asking this community for advice, and books to read.

I appreciate your help.
 

Eliza azilE

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!!

First of all, to be compared to Delillo is a heckuva pat on the back! I'm actually very jealous.

Second, I'm not sure how much White Noise has aged. A few of the pop culture references are dated, and there's no mention of the digital technology that surrounds us, but other than that I'd believe it was written yesterday.

But I can't really answer the question. Sorry. I just posted because I hated seeing this thread empty, without any response at all.