John Fante's 'Wait Until Spring, Bandini' is a poignant and raw exploration of poverty, dreams, and the harsh realities of the Great Depression through the eyes of Arturo Bandini. As a young Italian-American bricklayer in Colorado, Arturo grapples with his family's struggles, his unrequited love for a wealthy woman, and his desperate ambition to become a famous writer. Fante masterfully portrays the despair and resilience of the human spirit, weaving a narrative rich with emotional depth and an unflinching look at the challenges of identity and survival in a world that seems stacked against him.