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218 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393327342
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company (NYC)
Publication date: 17 October 2005
Description
It follows the experiences of an unnamed protagonist struggling with insomnia. Inspired by his doctor's exasperated remark that insomnia is not suffering, the protagonist finds relief by impersonating a seriously ill person in several support grou...
Community Reviews Summary of 36,221 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
mysterious 37%
challenging 31%
funny 29%
reflective 28%
adventurous 20%
emotional 14%
sad 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, BloodModerate
Cancer
218 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393327342
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company (NYC)
Publication date: 17 October 2005
Description
It follows the experiences of an unnamed protagonist struggling with insomnia. Inspired by his doctor's exasperated remark that insomnia is not suffering, the protagonist finds relief by impersonating a seriously ill person in several support grou...
Community Reviews Summary of 36,221 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
mysterious 37%
challenging 31%
funny 29%
reflective 28%
adventurous 20%
emotional 14%
sad 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, BloodModerate
Cancer