A Short Stay in Hell
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4.4 • 715 Ratings
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Publisher 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 grasp: a vast library he can only escape from by finding the book that contains the story of his life.
In this haunting existential novella, author, philosopher, and ecologist Steven L. Peck explores a subversive vision of eternity, taking the reader on a journey through the afterlife of a world where everything everyone believed in turns out to be wrong.
“Profound and disturbing, A SHORT STAY IN HELL is a perfect blend of science fiction, theology, and horror. A terrifying meditation on faith, human nature, and the relentless scope of eternity. It will haunt you, fittingly, for a very, very long time.” – Dan Wells, author of I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER
“An irresistible invention. Peck has somehow squeezed all of human experience, not to mention near-infinite expanses of space and time, into one miraculously slim novella. You won’t be able to stop thinking about this book.” – Ken Jennings, author of BRAINIAC and MAPHEAD
Customer Reviews
Amazing concept!
This was one of those books that really gets you thinking, and although there was no real closure at the end, this book surprised me. Within less than 150 pages the author was able to demonstrate the ludicrousness of man’s perspective on religion, as well as demonstrate how societies form from scratch. I totally recommend this for a short and thought-provoking read.
Wow
What an absolutely impactful 100 pages. I read this in two settings and I am honestly bummed that it is over. I hope I forget it soon so I can re read it for the first time.
Amazingly captivating
This book from cover to cover keeps you wanting more. I couldn’t put it down, overall you want to find out, is someone going to find their way out? And they bring you on quite the journey! Highly recommend and want more!