The Victim

In Saul Bellow's noir masterpiece, "The Victim," young Asa Leventhal finds himself in the sweltering grip of New York City during a heat wave while his wife is away. His attempt to escape the oppressive heat takes a dark turn when he encounters a derelict who accuses him of ruining his life, leading Leventhal into a spiral of paranoia and self-doubt. As the story unfolds, he grapples with his inner fears amidst the city's chaotic backdrop.