”Why are we here? What can we do? It is what it is.”

What a tiny, claustrophobic, surreal book that packs a punch with its commentary on the human experience.

The Divine Farce is a complete mixture of dark and light. From funny to somber, happy to sad, and Heaven to Hell— all cycling around and around— this book was full of philosophy, allegories, and examples of what it means to be human.

Three random strangers are damned and crushed together in a small concrete tube. It’s so small that they cannot sit down. Pear nectar is their only means of food. They are so close that they learn every crevice, detail, virtue and vice about one another. Fecal matter is rid of through grates in the floor. Sex is primitive and necessary— sometimes all three engaging together. What a strange little novella.

But— it’s kinda wonderful, too.

It depicts both our strengths and weaknesses as human beings— but ultimately, our ability to persevere and find goodness, even in the dark.

I’ve been really into existential, artsy writing works lately, and this scratched my itch. I took my time admiring all of its beautiful quotes and allegorical references.

I think you should read this to understand the ugliness and beauty of what it means to be human, too.

+ read my kindle highlights for some amazing quotes from the book!