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A review by foursythia
The Sleepless by Victor Manibo
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Sleepless is a speculative sci-fi, half dystopian story about a sub community called The Sleepless (pretty self explanatory). Sleeplessness is many things but among them an illness, or a defect, or a blessing to some if may argue; but the book deals with the question of how Sleepless came to be and the ploy behind it, through the narrator's voice, Jamie Vega, a sleepless investigative journalist.
At first chops, I feel a little confused at following the timeline and the writing seems a little too descriptive. But as it went on, it's exactly what the book needed.
Let's talk twist: nothing mind blowing, plot twist lovers probably see it miles away (I don't), but I don't think Manibo intend for it either. But a note for those who care a lot about plot revelations.
The world building was above decent, it keeps me intrigued by the new, post-Sleepless pandemic society that is the setting of the story. The characters introduced contribute to the story just right, I just feel like overall the book was done right. Nothing too much & excessive or lacking & less than needed.
As Jamie struggle through his entrapping puzzled situations, he also learn to proceed his lost, his (arguably poor) choices, the people he trusted and their relationship and of course, moral dilemma of why he do what he felt he should do and making peace with it.
Speculative fiction isn't my most go-to genre, but I enjoyed this one, I believe others will find it a nice introduction & gateway to the genre too. Great read, worth the time & money you'd spend for it (luckily saved by Erewhon Books providing me with an eARC in exchange for this honest review!)
At first chops, I feel a little confused at following the timeline and the writing seems a little too descriptive. But as it went on, it's exactly what the book needed.
Let's talk twist: nothing mind blowing, plot twist lovers probably see it miles away (I don't), but I don't think Manibo intend for it either. But a note for those who care a lot about plot revelations.
The world building was above decent, it keeps me intrigued by the new, post-Sleepless pandemic society that is the setting of the story. The characters introduced contribute to the story just right, I just feel like overall the book was done right. Nothing too much & excessive or lacking & less than needed.
As Jamie struggle through his entrapping puzzled situations, he also learn to proceed his lost, his (arguably poor) choices, the people he trusted and their relationship and of course, moral dilemma of why he do what he felt he should do and making peace with it.
Speculative fiction isn't my most go-to genre, but I enjoyed this one, I believe others will find it a nice introduction & gateway to the genre too. Great read, worth the time & money you'd spend for it (luckily saved by Erewhon Books providing me with an eARC in exchange for this honest review!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide