FIRST EDITION American Rhapsody is a novel written by Eszterhas. The book tells the story of a talented, but troubled, musician named Charlie who is struggling to find his place in the world. Charlie is a talented musician, but he is also struggling with his mental health. He is trying to find his place in the world, but he is also struggling with his mental health. The book is about Charlie's journey, and it is an exploration of the way that mental health can affect the rest of a person's life.; 8vo; 432 pages.