The Day of the Locust
"The Day of the Locust" is a novel by Nathanael West that explores the dark side of the American Dream in 1930s Hollywood. The story follows a group of struggling artists and dreamers who are drawn to the glitz and glamour of the film industry, only to find themselves trapped in a world of despair and disillusionment.
The main character, Tod Hackett, is a young painter who becomes obsessed with a beautiful actress named Faye Greener. As he navigates the chaotic lives of those around him, the novel reveals the destructive nature of ambition and the emptiness that often accompanies the pursuit of fame.