In the whirlwind of modern existence, where the line between the virtual and the real blurs, "To Rise Again at a Decent Hour" by Joshua Ferris plunges readers into the tumultuous life of Paul O'Rourke. A dentist by profession, Paul embodies the quintessential contradictions of contemporary life: a self-professed Luddite ensnared by his iPhone, a fervent atheist who can't quite renounce the notion of God, and a passionate Red Sox fan tormented by their triumphs. His life, already a precarious balance of personal and professional contradictions, spirals into chaos when he discovers that someone has begun to impersonate him online. Through a counterfeit web of social media profiles, this digital doppelgänger not only infringes on his privacy but also presents a version of Paul that might just surpass the original in every conceivable way. As Paul embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of the person usurping his life, "To Rise Again at a Decent Hour" weaves a compelling narrative that is both hilariously absurd and profoundly existential. Ferris skillfully navigates the absurdities of the digital age, crafting a story that resonates deeply with the contemporary soul's quest for identity, belonging, and meaning. With sharp wit and deep insight, the novel confronts readers with the profound questions that lurk beneath the surface of our meticulously curated online personas. What does it mean to truly live in a world where reality is constantly mediated by screens? In his journey for answers, Paul O'Rourke's story becomes a mirror reflecting our deepest fears and highest hopes in the age of the internet.