Book description
An ordinary family man, geologist, and Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he’ll be reunited with his loved ones after death in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies. Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God he has never heard of into a Hell whose dimensions he can barely…
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1 author picked A Short Stay in Hell as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
"There is a despair that goes deeper than existence; it runs to the marrow of consciousness, to the seat of the soul."
In this brief but brilliant masterpiece, the afterlife is a (nearly) infinite library. That doesn't sound so bad, right? Just wait. With each page turn, I found myself sinking deeper and deeper into a state of existential dread. Immersive, heartbreaking, and profound, I would've been happy to stay in this hell a good while longer.
From Marcus' list on The best books that will make you want to sleep with the lights on.
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