The Agonies

In Ben Faulkner's hypnotic debut, The Agonies, we follow Armand Bernal, a young man grappling with the tumult of modern youth in a world marked by dislocation and uncertainty. As he navigates the challenges of work, college, and relationships, Armand teeters on the edge of an unsettling journey that hints at an impending act of violence. This bildungsroman captures the struggles of a character caught in the chaos of contemporary America, exploring the depths of his turmoil and the question of his survival.