The Bonfire of the Vanities: A Novel

The Bonfire of the Vanities is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores the dark underbelly of New York City in the 1980s.

Tom Wolfe's masterpiece follows the story of Sherman McCoy, a young investment banker who finds himself at the center of a media frenzy after a freak accident in the Bronx.

As prosecutors, politicians, and the press close in on him, McCoy becomes embroiled in a complex web of racial and ethnic tensions that threaten to tear the city apart.

With its panoramic view of New York City and its examination of the human comedy, The Bonfire of the Vanities is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the city's complex social dynamics.