Miss Lonely Hearts — Nathanael West

He is the columnist for 'Miss Lonely Hearts'. A line of readers takes him as the savior to inquire for the way of life. But he cannot even resolve his own plight: he is sneered at by the press boss, maintains a lukewarm relationship with his girlfriend, flirts with the wife of his boss, and dates with female readers. Life is idled and he is a frequent customer to bars. Unexpectedly, when he finally decides to reach out a helping hand, he ends up on a road of no return...