Édouard Louis explores his brother's struggles with alcoholism and violence in "Absturz"

Édouard Louis' new novel "Absturz" explores his brother's struggles with alcoholism, violence, and societal issues. The book details his brother's descent into alcohol and violence, driven by poverty and a lack of opportunity, despite having dreams of travel and restoration. Louis aims to shed light on the realities of working-class life and societal failures, using his family's story as a lens for broader social mechanisms.