# The Day of the Locust

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- Book: [The Day of the Locust](https://www.bookquiver.com/nathanael-west/the-day-of-the-locust) ([The Day of the Locust.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/nathanael-west/the-day-of-the-locust.md))
- Authors: [Nathanael West](https://www.bookquiver.com/nathanael-west)
- Publisher: Penguin
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-01-4139-422-0
- Published: 2013-09-26
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

Tod Hackett is a brilliant young artist - and a man in danger of losing his heart. Brought to an LA studio as a set-designer, he is soon caught up in a fantasy world where the cult of celebrity rules. But when he becomes besotted by the beautiful Faye, an aspiring actress and occasional call-girl, his dream rapidly becomes a nightmare. For, with little in the way of looks and no money to buy her time, Tod's desperate passion can only lead to frustration, disillusionment and rage...