Rules, Rulers, and the Ultimate Rebellion: New Absurdist Novel "The Man Who Buried Himself" Explores the Chaos of Ultimate Freedom
LEIDEN, Netherlands — What happens when the world’s most predictable bureaucrat decides to throw away his ruler, break every rule, and bury his old identity alive?
Released by UENK PulpWorks, The Man Who Buried Himself is a brilliantly dark, absurdist comedy that explores the thin line between a meticulously ordered life and absolute, liberating chaos. Written by the enigmatic Dutch creative collective UENK, this fast-paced pulp satire takes an unforgettable look at modern society’s obsession with control.
The story follows John, a man who uses a ruler to distribute chocolate sprinkles evenly across his morning toast. For twenty-five years, John has lived by the holy trinity of routine, regularity, and predictability as a manager at the local city council in Charlestown. To John, rules are not just guidelines—they are a religion that keeps human savagery at bay.
But when a series of bizarre, escalating events shatters his carefully structured existence, John makes a radical choice. He stages his own death, strips away his beige jacket, and plunges headfirst into a world of unchecked impulses, Czech adventures, and anarchic freedom. What follows is a wild, tragicomic journey through the destructive power of liberation, proving that when a "grey mouse" finally roars, the entire world catches fire.
"This book is a direct response to a hyper-regulated world," says a spokesperson for UENK PulpWorks. "We live in a society that demands conformity, where everyone is expected to fit into neat little boxes. The Man Who Buried Himself asks the ultimate question: If you finally break free from the cage of societal expectations, will you fly—or will you burn it all to the ground?"
Blended with sharp wit, existential dread, and a healthy dose of pulp action, the novel balances laugh-out-loud absurdist scenarios with a profound look at the human psyche. It echoes the sentiment of Dirk Witte’s famous 1917 song line, "Mensch, durf te leven!" ("Man, dare to live!"), serving as a stark, fiery reminder that true freedom always comes at a cost.
The Man Who Buried Himself is available now on Amazon in eBook and Print formats
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