Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, BloodModerate
Cancer, Suicide attempt, Gun violenceCommunity Reviews
Summary of 21737 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
mysterious 36%
challenging 29%
funny 29%
reflective 28%
adventurous 20%
emotional 10%
sad 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 44% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
218 pages | first published 1996
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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...Book Information
218 pages | first published 1996
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, BloodModerate
Cancer, Suicide attempt, Gun violenceCommunity Reviews
Summary of 21737 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
mysterious 36%
challenging 29%
funny 29%
reflective 28%
adventurous 20%
emotional 10%
sad 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 44% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating