199 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805076479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication date: Not specified
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 24,448 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
mysterious 36%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
funny 28%
adventurous 20%
emotional 12%
sad 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 44% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, BloodModerate
Cancer, Suicide attempt, Gun violence199 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805076479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication date: Not specified
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 24,448 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
mysterious 36%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
funny 28%
adventurous 20%
emotional 12%
sad 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 44% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, BloodModerate
Cancer, Suicide attempt, Gun violence