Insomnia - Stephen King

...he attributed it to the insomnia but as things progressed over the next few weeks Ralph began to doubt his judgement more and more. Lonely nights spent looking out of the window on to Harris Avenue where he lived found Ralph seeing a different side to the world, one ordinary people like you and me just weren’t meant to see. What were the two little bald doctors doing outside of May Locher’s house the night that she died? Just what exactly had they ...
...bolted from the inside? Insomnia is quite simply one of the best books I have ever read. Stephen King is almost always exceptional but for me this is much more than that. The characters are fantastic, the story tantalising and intriguing, and the writing style so captivating, I never wanted it to end. Every single character has a reason to be there, no matter how small or short lived their appearance may be. You might not see it at the time but ...

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...is going (other than the insomnia of course!), but it starts to take on typical King characteristics when Ralph witnesses a scene involving one of his younger friend’s, Ed Deepneau. His wife Helen and baby Natalie are also central to the story although not main characters by any means. When Ralph starts hallucinating, he puts it down to his lack of sleep, especially when he spots some little bald doctors coming out of the house of a chronically ...
...middle of the night. This is where the story turns sci-fi. Ralph describes what he sees as auras. Lois, another main character, widow and friend of Ralph’s describes them as colours. The story feels a little restricted and slow until the point where they both confide in each other and discover that they have both been experiencing the same sleepless nights, the same ‘hallucinations’ and team together. This is the point where you ...

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...doesn't like his style. However, Insomnia is different. I'm not sure why it is categorised as a horror story by many retailers - there are small horror elements, but the bulk of the book is emotional suspense, probably more akin to a fantasy genre. So if you are not usually a fan of King, I would still recommend this book highly, you'll be pleasantly surprised I assure you! One of the things that does stand out with Stephen King is his incredible ...
...with most of his books, Insomnia is a roller-coaster ride of emotional intensity, from fear and disgust, to love and sadness. The chapter where Ralph relives watching his wife die in her hospital bed is particularly moving. The book ends in a series of sort, two paragraph chapters which really adds to the exciting climax. Again, emotions run high, and the ending really does do it's previous chapters justice. Basically, this book is an absolutely ...

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Insomnia is one of the best of King's novels. The main character is Ralph Roberts, a pensioner whose wife has just died. He suffers from - you got it - insomnia. On the face of it this doesn't sound too promising, but Ralph is one of the most endearing character King has created. I like the fact that King seems to be writing a lot of characters who are normally marginalised in fiction - women, the elderly, children. This book comes across as rather ...

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...planes, after a dose of insomnia myself, you feel like anything is possible. Basically Ralph, the main character experiences an increasing case of insomnia after losing his wife and begins experiencing hallucinations. He eventually can tell who’s going to die next. He acquires a few new friends from the “other dimension” who are amusing short bald doctors. He also finds there is a another bald doctor brandishing a rusty scalpel ...
...before they are ready to die. Ralph has the adventure of his life and you go right along with him. The book is very addictive and very believable. Well recommended, if you have never read Steven King before start here, if you want to start off slowly, just watch out for the not so nice doctor with the rust scalpel, he may just cut your life lines! ...

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...many of Stephen King's books. Insomnia is the story of a man called Ralph Roberts, who is becoming increasingly aware that his wife is dying. This section of the book is indeed very emotional, where King's character ponders how he will live without his wife, who has an inoperable brain tumor. It as at this time that Ralph suffers sleep deprovation, also known as Insomnia. Without wanting to give too much of the plot away, let me say that 'Insomnia' ...
...least, have ever read. It raises many interesting and thought provoking ideas about the world then we live in, and what we percieve to be reality. 'Insomnia' is also higly charged with strong language, but this is justified in the context of the situations. And topics such as abortion and rape are also touched on. If you've got a bit of time on your hands, perhaps going on holiday or even as a bit of bed time reading, this book is highly recommended. ...

jaffacakemonster 26.09.2000 · Read full review
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...sleep. The reason for his insomnia is what makes the book so enthralling. Stephen King has a knack of being able to get into your mind with his books and this novel does that more than any other. By the time you've finished you almost believe that the whole story could be true. When Stephen King gives a book the title of insomnia it conjures up images of being afraid to sleep because of some awful horror. For me insomnia meant not being able to sleep ...

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Yawn. Contrary to apparently popular belief this book, in my opinion, was actually pretty boring. The book revolves around the protagonist who finds it increasingly difficult to sleep since the passing of his wife (hence the title). He begins seeing stranger and stranger things, eventually passing into new dimensions and meeting otherworldly beings. I don't know. Its a hard book to judge. On the plus side the book is deeply physchological and considers ...
...of the scenes (for wont of a better word) can be truly penetrating and scary; but not in conventional horror style. The story is obviously well constructed and has an underlying moral meaning. On the other hand however the story can be at times confusing, and vague. In addition, although it pains me to say it I found this book pretty boring at times, and it seemed an effort, not a pleasure, to read. Some of the ideas are a little far fetched and ...

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...he's going mad. As his Insomnia worsens he see's "the little bald doctors" who cut the "ballon strings" of beings aura's (beings as in not juat people, but animals as well!!). He becomes involved in trying to save people from the bald doctors. Also he finds out about another world of people, where his friend is planning on masacering a whole community centre! I'm afraid the old brain gets a bit dull on details. Once I've re read it I can tell ...

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...and Insomnia does not disappoint in that department. There are many references which i'm sure avid Stephen King fans will pick up on. The characters are totally believable and very loveable; Ralph and Lois could well be you're own grandparents and you become totally engrossed in their adventure. ...

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Review of Insomnia - Stephen King