Jr., Hubert Selby

Requiem for a Dream

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ISBN 13:: 9780141195667
author:: Jr., Hubert Selby
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
Condition:: New
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Requiem for a Dream is a dark and powerful tale of the devastating consequences of addiction and the unfulfilled expectations of four young people. In this haunting novel, the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain lead to a tragic downfall. The lives of Harry, Marion, Tyrone, and Sara are inextricably linked, each struggling with their own demons as they navigate the harsh realities of their world. As they careen towards a catastrophic conclusion, the reader is drawn into a world of unflinching realism, where the boundaries between hope and despair are constantly blurred. This is a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking novel that explores the crushing weight of addiction and the devastating consequences of living in a world that promises more than it can deliver.

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