The novel “Falling Man” aims to describe the aftermath of 9/11terrorist attack by portraying lives of ordinary people such as Keith’s family and Florence.This essay discusses the trauma done to the whole society and reveals the American contemporary literature’s reflection on the existing crisis of post-modern society. The novel “Falling Man ” aims to describe the aftermath of 9 / 11terrorist attack by portraying lives of ordinary people such as Keith’s family and Florence.This essay discusses the trauma done to the whole society and reveals the American contemporary literature’s reflection on the existing crisis of post-modern society.