First published 2018
Alexander Harvey's "Human, All Too Human" plunges us into the life of Dominic, a disaffected everyman adrift in a world he can no longer recognize. Burdened by existential angst and a creeping sense of isolation, Dominic seeks escape in a haze of alcohol and casual encounters. But when an unexpected encounter with a magnetic stranger upends his routines, Dominic is forced to confront the harsh truths underlying his detachment. As he navigates a labyrinth of philosophical quandaries and personal demons, Dominic must decide whether to succumb to the seductive pull of cynicism or forge a new path towards connection and meaning.
Genres: philosophy, literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, unreliable-narrator
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
204 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: depression, mental-illness