The ‘Seinfeld’ Theory of Fiction

TL;DR

The novel Down Time by Andrew Martin uses the principle of annoyance to explore characters during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
Martin focuses on entitled Millennials whose pre-existing issues, like addiction and self-involvement, are amplified by lockdown.
The book avoids typical pandemic narratives by concentrating on characters' cowardice and grievances rather than heroism or fear.
Martin uses acute psychological observation to depict characters' obnoxious qualities and individual woes, making them relatable.
The novel examines themes of societal responsibility, individual behavior during a crisis, and the reluctance of characters to change.

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