"White Shroud" is a captivating and introspective novel that delves into the complex and fragmented mind of a Lithuanian immigrant living in Chicago during the 1950s. Through a series of disjointed narratives and poetic prose, the book explores themes of identity, cultural displacement, and the search for meaning in a foreign land. The protagonist's struggle to reconcile his past and present, along with his encounters with various characters, provides a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the universal quest for belonging.

"Netherland" is a post-9/11 novel set in New York City, which explores the life of a Dutch banker named Hans. After his wife and son move back to London, Hans becomes immersed in the world of cricket, where he befriends a charismatic Trinidadian named Chuck Ramkissoon who dreams of building a cricket stadium in the city. The novel is a meditation on the American Dream, identity, and the immigrant experience, all set against the backdrop of a city and a country grappling with a new reality.

The novel delves into the lives of tunnel diggers beneath New York City at the turn of the 20th century, juxtaposing their stories with those of their descendants in the 1990s. It explores themes of racial tension, poverty, and the enduring human spirit through the interwoven narratives of a black sandhog who survives a harrowing tunnel collapse and his grandson, grappling with a life on the fringes of society. As the tale unfolds, it reveals the deep connections between past and present, and the invisible threads that bind the city's history to the fates of its inhabitants.