Description
Hubert Selby Jr.'s searing novel plunges into the lives of four New Yorkers whose dreams of happiness and success become twisted by the insidious grip of addiction. The narrative follows Sara Goldfarb and her son Harry, alongside his girlfriend Marion and best friend Tyrone, as their individual pursuits of the American dream unravel into a devastating cycle of dependency. Through raw and unflinching prose, Selby Jr. explores themes of desperation, shattered illusions, and the profound human cost of unchecked addiction. This powerful story serves as a stark examination of the fragility of hope and the destructive paths that can emerge from the pursuit of escape.
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paperback
Thunder's Mouth Press
Published Aug 15, 2000
288 pages
ISBN: 9781560252481
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr..