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daisymerolling's review against another edition
4.0
*won through Goodreads giveaway*
This book is very peculiar. Hard to read at times, especially with the footnotes which could be a bit distracting but at the same time helpful, as it gives insight to the SOMNOS project. It's one of those books which you have to read more then once in order to fully grasp everything that is being said. The novel is told through different character's POV which each give a different perspective and accounts to who JJ O'Malley is, who is a very interesting character. I personally liked this book even though it gets a bit confusing at times but I will definitely re-read it some time to further understand the book. I would definitely recommend people to give this book a chance!
This book is very peculiar. Hard to read at times, especially with the footnotes which could be a bit distracting but at the same time helpful, as it gives insight to the SOMNOS project. It's one of those books which you have to read more then once in order to fully grasp everything that is being said. The novel is told through different character's POV which each give a different perspective and accounts to who JJ O'Malley is, who is a very interesting character. I personally liked this book even though it gets a bit confusing at times but I will definitely re-read it some time to further understand the book. I would definitely recommend people to give this book a chance!
ellodees's review against another edition
5.0
Classic example as science fiction as social commentary, set in Ireland. Wonderfully written. A great example of Irish storytelling.
loganmedrano's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, and Alcoholism
craykrae's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the plot of this book. The storyline enticed me, but I wish that the footnotes were instead sections within the book, or just within the text itself. I didn’t really lose my spot all too often, but the readability of the main text in combination with the scientific language of the footnotes definitely frustrated me at times. I also would have been more interested in learning more about the coma research and process earlier on, as leaving it towards the end of the book felt slightly rushed. While this book is readable, enjoyable and philosophical, I felt as though it built up to an ending that touched the surface of an extended story that should perhaps be considered.
amied394's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ckatie454's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
blue_mind's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
4.5
emmaaaaa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
freyjha's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0