This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is unmarked, green cloth boards, and silver lettering on the spine of the book. Netherland by Joseph O'Neill is a critically acclaimed novel published in 2008. The novel centers on Hans van den Broek, a Dutch banker living in New York City, whose life unravels after the 9/11 attacks. His wife, Rachel, leaves him and moves back to London with their son, leading Hans into a period of introspection and loneliness. Netherland was named one of the best books of 2008 by The New York Times and other major publications.