Requiem for a Dream: A Novel

Requiem for a Dream follows four people whose lives are consumed by addiction. Sara Goldfarb, devastated by her husband's death, fills her days watching game shows and dreaming of appearing on television as a contestant. Her use of prescription diet pills intensifies her obsession. Her son Harry lives on the streets with his friend Tyrone and girlfriend Marion, where they sell drugs and hope for a way out. When their heroin supply runs out, all three spiral into dependence and despair. Sara's struggles mirror those of Harry, Tyrone, and Marion as their addictions destroy their lives. The novel portrays the destructive impact of drugs across different circumstances and relationships. This ebook includes an illustrated biography of Hubert Selby Jr. with rare photographs from the author's estate.