“They had wanted happiness, and they had wanted things.” Chapter 1: The Illusion of Desire The novel opens with Jérôme and Sylvie, a young Parisian couple in their […]
American literature
Less Than Zero
“People are afraid to merge on freeways in Los Angeles.” Chapter 1: Return to Los Angeles Clay, an 18-year-old college student, returns to Los Angeles for winter break. […]