something happened joseph heller

Something Happened follows corporate executive Bob Slocum—his family life, fantasies, office concerns and growing discontent—told in a satirical, stream-of-consciousness style that culminates when “something happened.”

Listings place the book in fiction/literature with a literary subgenre and describe its tone as satirical—also calling it "wonderfully inventive," and at times "compelling, funny and ultimately shocking."

The novel uses a stream-of-consciousness narrative, presented as if overhearing the protagonist's internal patter—recording his office experiences, fantasies and memories.

Bob Slocum appears to have the American dream—wife, three children, house and extramarital affairs—but grows increasingly discontented until a pivotal event described only as “something happened.”

This listing shows the book in paperback format and in English.