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Synopsis
How long is eternity? In a Hell Borrowed from a Jorge Borges story and constructed by a God he had never heard of, an ordinary man struggles to find meaning in a library, the dimensions of which are measured in light years. What does it mean to live forever? Is there any meaning in an existence that never ends?
Is A Short Stay in Hell appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This philosophical fantasy explores existential questions about eternity and meaning through a man trapped in an infinite library hell. Mature themes and psychological distress rather than graphic content make this better suited for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and existential dread (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in philosophical questions about existence, meaning, and infinity will find this thought-provoking exploration of an ordinary man in an extraordinary hell compelling.