This book tells of a day in the life of a Wilhelm, an unsuccessful middle-aged man. He is a failed actor who lives with his father, with whom he has a fraught relationship. Wilhelm has recently lost his job and is separated from his wife. He views himself as a victim, but the reader will see that his problems are mostly self-inflicted. It is a sad story about a man who has made a mess of his life and is still searching for the next “get-rich-quick” scheme. The storyline portrays Wilhelm’s life in a few interactions with a handful of characters – his father, his psychiatrist, and a cunning charlatan. It is a character study of a guy who is not exactly likeable – he is immature and self-centered. The ending is rather abrupt, with Wilhelm confronting a few demons. It is an easy read, even though the subject matter is pretty dismal.
This book tells of a day in the life of a Wilhelm, an unsuccessful middle-aged man. He is a failed actor who lives with his father, with whom he has a fraught relationship. Wilhelm has recently lost his job and is separated from his wife. He views himself as a victim, but the reader will see that his problems are mostly self-inflicted. It is a sad story about a man who has made a mess of his life and is still searching for the next “get-rich-quick” scheme. The storyline portrays Wilhelm’s life in a few interactions with a handful of characters – his father, his psychiatrist, and a cunning charlatan. It is a character study of a guy who is not exactly likeable – he is immature and self-centered. The ending is rather abrupt, with Wilhelm confronting a few demons. It is an easy read, even though the subject matter is pretty dismal.