West of Sunset

Set against the backdrop of Hollywood in the late 1930s, Stewart O'Nan's novel explores the final years of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life, highlighting his struggles with health, finances, and personal relationships. Through vivid storytelling and flashbacks, the book portrays Fitzgerald’s efforts to rebuild himself as a screenwriter, his romantic involvement with Sheilah Graham, and his connections with iconic literary and Hollywood figures. This deeply personal portrait captures a complex, flawed man determined to persevere despite his setbacks.