224 pages • first pub 1996 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780099582120
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 01 January 2006
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 29,392 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
mysterious 37%
challenging 30%
reflective 29%
funny 28%
adventurous 20%
emotional 13%
sad 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 43% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, BloodModerate
Cancer, Suicide attempt
224 pages • first pub 1996 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780099582120
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 01 January 2006
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 29,392 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
mysterious 37%
challenging 30%
reflective 29%
funny 28%
adventurous 20%
emotional 13%
sad 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 43% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Mental illness, BloodModerate
Cancer, Suicide attempt