![]() Still, there are genuine criticisms to be made about some of DeLillo’s writing, particularly about the interiority he affords to his non-Lee Harvey Oswald characters. Indeed, the elements of 'Libra' that might be seen as novelistic failures can be seen as emblematic of historical accuracy, from its unwieldy length to its lack of composite characters to its abrupt ending. By constructing a conspiracy plot with the known facts of the Kennedy assassination, DeLillo has, in many ways, crafted a distinctly historical narrative. Of course, this is hardly surprising for a book explicitly about the Kennedy assassination, which sooner or later has to come to a head (or lack thereof). ![]() ![]() The prevailing theme of DeLillo's 'Libra' is inexorability. ![]()
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