The Day of the Locust

The novel follows Tod Hackett, a young artist from the Yale School of Fine Arts, who moves to Hollywood to work in set and costume design.

The story delves into the lives of various characters, including Homer Simpson, a simple-minded bookkeeper, and Faye Greener, an aspiring actress.

It portrays a society filled with despair and anger, culminating in a violent riot at a Hollywood premiere.

The novel is a critique of the American Dream and the destructive nature of societal disillusionment.