I’m looking for a book where the protagonist is driven by intense ambition, spite, or hatred. I want that "Safdie Brothers" vibe; pure anxiety, frantic energy, and a character making high-stakes decisions that lead to either massive success or total ruin.
Basically, stories where the character is their own worst enemy and the tension never lets up. What are the best "downward spiral" or "manic ambition" books you’ve read?
by boyaben