381 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399134982
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.p. Putnam
Publication date: 16 January 1990
Description
Frank Pollard is a man deathly afraid of sleep, because whenever he does, he awakens to find blood on his hands or frightening objects in his pockets. He seeks the help of a husband-and-wife detective team, and they find themselves drawn slowly in...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 77%
adventurous 33%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Incest, Mental illnessMinor
Cursing, Forced institutionalization
381 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399134982
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.p. Putnam
Publication date: 16 January 1990
Description
Frank Pollard is a man deathly afraid of sleep, because whenever he does, he awakens to find blood on his hands or frightening objects in his pockets. He seeks the help of a husband-and-wife detective team, and they find themselves drawn slowly in...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 77%
adventurous 33%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Incest, Mental illnessMinor
Cursing, Forced institutionalization