Appointment in Samarra by John O’Hara
John O’Hara’s “Appointment in Samarra” is the story of a self-destructive man’s descent into hell. The protagonist, Julian English, is a wealthy socialite who squanders his money on alcohol and women. He alienates his friends and family with his selfish behavior, and eventually destroys himself. Appointment in Samarra by John O’Hara is a novel about…