O Homem do Braço de Ouro

The depiction of addiction and urban struggle feels so authentic — I wonder what personal or historical insights shaped this portrayal.

The protagonist's journey felt so unresolved yet uplifting in its own way. It made me think about the thin line between despair and hope.

His struggles felt so real, but I also wonder how much of his personality was shaped by the social environment Algren wanted to highlight.