"To Rise Again at a Decent Hour" is a novel written by Joshua Ferris, first published in 2014. The book tells the story of Paul O'Rourke, a successful Manhattan dentist who finds his comfortable life upended when someone creates a fake website and social media profiles in his name.
As Paul tries to discover the identity of his imposter, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the meaning of life and the nature of existence. He begins to question his own identity and purpose, and he becomes drawn into a world of conspiracy theories and religious mysticism.
The novel is a darkly comic exploration of modern life, identity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Ferris's writing is sharp and witty, and he captures the absurdities and contradictions of contemporary culture with great insight and humor.
The book was well-received by critics and readers alike, and it was a finalist for the 2014 Man Booker Prize. The novel's themes of identity, purpose, and the search for meaning are universal and relatable, and Ferris's clever and thought-provoking writing make "To Rise Again at a Decent Hour" a compelling and entertaining read.
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