Something Happened By Joseph Heller

A masterpiece of dark comedy and psychological insight, "Something Happened" follows Bob Slocum, a middle-aged corporate executive navigating the absurdities of office politics, family life, and existential dread. Heller's sprawling narrative captures the mundane anxieties and hidden desperation beneath the surface of American suburban success. With sharp wit and unflinching honesty, this novel explores themes of ambition, mortality, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels meaningless. A profound and unsettling read that resonates with anyone who has felt trapped between expectation and reality.