Insomnia
Stephen King's Insomnia (1994) is a horror novel. It takes readers to Maine and Derry in 1993. It features Amos, Andy and Barbie. Key subjects include Insomnia, people with disabilities, Parapsychologie and roman fantastique.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 104 ratings, and 857 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 58 editions across 7 languages.
It runs to roughly 719 pages — 13–14 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Insomnia
Insomnia is a 1994 horror/fantasy novel by American writer Stephen King. It follows retired widower Ralph Roberts whose increasing insomnia allows him to perceive auras and other hidden things, leading him to join a conflict between the forces of the Purpose and the Random. Like It and Dreamcatcher, the story is set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine. It includes connections to other Stephen King stories, particularly his novel series The Dark Tower.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1995 — Best Horror Novel (nominee)
- ✦Bram Stoker Awards 1994 — Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Insomnia?
Insomnia was written by Stephen King and first published in 1994.
What genre is Insomnia?
It is usually shelved as Horror.
How long is Insomnia?
The median edition has 719 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Insomnia?
Readers who like it often enjoy Look for Me by Moonlight, Dark Forces and Deep and Dark and Dangerous.
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