... is their main characteristic: the guests are described as "bored young faces," and the novel's protagonist, Adam, falls asleep during the first party (described as "repulsive" according to a gossip-columnist guest). Furthermore, while alcohol is a recurring motif in the novel and copious quantities of drink are consumed, the only really drunk characters are those who belong to the older generation, and ... 't want ever to see you again") reveals his and his generation's need for affection and companionship. Though Adam's and Nina's love was not based on profound sentiment, similiarity or...

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