199 pages • first pub 1996 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0805076476
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: owl
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 23,582 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
mysterious 36%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
funny 28%
adventurous 19%
emotional 11%
sad 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 43% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | 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
199 pages • first pub 1996 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0805076476
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: owl
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 23,582 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
mysterious 36%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
funny 28%
adventurous 19%
emotional 11%
sad 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 43% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | 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