Nathanael West

2 summariesLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction

Nathanael West was an American writer and screenwriter. He is remembered for two darkly satirical novels: Miss Lonelyhearts (1933) and The Day of the Locust (1939), set respectively in the newspaper and Hollywood film industries.

Books by Nathanael West

2 books available

The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West
3.8 (20k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In 1930s Hollywood, a young artist sees the desperation and violence beneath the city's glamour, leading to an explosive riot.
Miss Lonelyhearts
Nathanael West
3.6 (4k) average on GoodreadsFiction
A cynical reporter struggles with his advice column, facing the absurd pleas of readers and the grotesque realities of Hollywood's broken promises, while a disillusioned artist confronts similar issues.