Something Happened

by Joseph Heller

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Bob Slocum was a promising executive. He had an attractive wife, three children, a nice house, and as many mistresses as he desired. His life was settled and ordered; he had conformed and society demanded he be happy - or at least pretend to be, but the pretence was becoming more and more difficult, as Slocum's discontent grew into an overwhelming sense of desolation, frustration and fear. And then something happened...

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Published
16/03/1995

Publisher
Vintage

ISBN
9780099889809



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UK Kirkus review

Something Happened was Heller's second novel, following the phenomenal success of Catch 22, and was first published in 1974. His wry, laconic commentary on the pitfalls of modern American life centres on the thoughts, and fears, of a middle-aged man in crisis. Poignant and compelling reading. (Kirkus UK)

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