Description
In this incisive novel, Alfred Hayes plunges into the heart of Hollywood, a city where illusions are manufactured and identities are currency. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a man grappling with the performative nature of life and love, dissecting the complexities of self-perception against the backdrop of the film industry. Hayes masterfully explores themes of authenticity, ambition, and the often-painful gap between our inner selves and the faces we present to the world. This is a bitter yet beautifully rendered exploration of the human condition, told with the sharp wit and profound insight that mark Hayes as a master storyteller.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
128 pages
ISBN: 9780241342305
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First Published
1958
Language
eng
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