Cover of The Somnambulist

The Somnambulist

A Novel

  • 2007 first published
  • 376 pages
  • 4 editions

Published in 2007, The Somnambulist is a steampunk and gaslamp fantasy novel by Jonathan Barnes. The story is set in Great Britain and London, England, in the Victorian era (1837–1901). It features William Blake (1757-1827). Key subjects include rich people, magicians, crimes against and detectives.

11 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 4 editions.

At about 376 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

  • William Blake (1757-1827)

Subjects

  • Rich people
  • Magicians
  • Steampunk
  • Crimes against
  • Steampunk fiction
  • Detectives
  • Historical fantasy
  • Mystery & detective
  • London, England
  • Fantasy

Quick answers

Who wrote The Somnambulist?

The Somnambulist was written by Jonathan Barnes and first published in 2007.

What genre is The Somnambulist?

It is usually shelved as Steampunk, Gaslamp & Victorian Fantasy, Historical Fantasy and Victorian-Era Fiction.

How long is The Somnambulist?

The median edition has 376 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Somnambulist?

Readers who like it often enjoy Clockwork Prince, The Hangmans Revolution and Clockwork Angel.

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