Set against the haunting backdrop of a post-9/11 New York, Joseph O'Neill's Netherland weaves together the stories of Hans van den Broek, a Dutch expatriate, and Chuck Ramkissoon, an ambitious immigrant from Trinidad. Hans, adrift after his wife and son return to London, discovers solace in the city's cricket community where he meets Chuck, a man of dreams and schemes. Through their friendship, Hans confronts the American dream itself - its promises and failings - and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation.