The Year of Endless Sorrows

Set in early 1990s New York City during a recession, the story follows a young Midwestern man navigating a chaotic urban landscape marked by squatting, homelessness, and social unrest. Amidst the backdrop of a pre-Internet world, he grapples with his low-paying corporate job while passionately pursuing his dream of writing a novel focused on acute knee pain and existential themes. This exploration of ambition and struggle highlights the challenges faced by youth in a turbulent era.