The Sweet Smell of Psychosis

In The Sweet Smell of Psychosis, Will Self delivers a sharp satire that explores the chaotic life of Richard Hermes, a young man immersed in London's cutthroat media scene. As he navigates his love for the superficial magazine columnist Ursula Bentley and grapples with the pressures of his job at Rendezvous, Richard finds himself spiraling into a world of addiction and existential dread, all while entangled with the enigmatic media mogul known as Bell. This murky, paranoid, and darkly humorous tale showcases Self's unique storytelling prowess.