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Dystopian Brilliance
Terrifying and haunting, Adrian Barnes creates a visceral vision of post-apocalypse Vancouver. Mixing medieval phraseology with dark motifs from fairytales... READ MORE
Sleep tight...
What would happen if one night, no one on the planet slept? How would humanity cope with that extreme level of tiredness? Canadian Adrian Barnes explores t... READ MORE
Original concept, fabulously literary, and great writing.
The sci-fi book I'm always looking for. Original concept, fabulously literary, and great writing. And as a bonus, it's peppered with etymology. Similaritie... READ MORE
Sheer Brilliance!
This book was sheer brilliance!
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you suddenly you were unable to sleep?
Day One, you’d be grouchy but fine; af... READ MORE
An excellent page turner
I couldn't put this book down, it's such a great concept and very well executed.
The narrative follows Paul, a man who is one of the few people left who ca... READ MORE
Nod
I love a good dystopian thriller, and there are plenty out there, so it's great to read one that feels original. From the concept to the etemology, with th... READ MORE
Proof that science fiction is a genre of genius
This was the first science fiction novel I read 2 years post writing my dissertation on the genre, and it reminded that SCIENCE FICTION IS AWESOME. A fasci... READ MORE
Nod
The economy, nature and politics run a fine balance that keeps most of the population satiated but what would happen if a slight change disrupted that? Ba... READ MORE
Couldn't sleep
This novel is rare in many ways. It doesn't adhere to normal rules. It doesn't let you rest. It isn't comfortable. It isn't really fun. But it is utterly b... READ MORE
Publisher information
- Publisher: Bluemoose Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780956687692
- Number of pages: 250
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allThe thin veneer of civilisation…
This original and dark novel serves as a stark reminder that medieval times are only a pandemic, asteroid strike or bio terrorist attack away.
The author c... READ MORE
Kept me reading through the night
What an awesome book! I got this as a reading copy of this a few weeks back and devoured it but just neglected to write a review, but it deserves all the p... READ MORE
fabulous
Creative piece of speculative fiction. Wonderful use of language creates terrific colour and depth. Magic.
Unique concept makes for an interesting read
Extremely interesting book on the concept of sleep deprivation psychosis and the effects that it could have on humans and the world. Unique view-point/conc... READ MORE
I found it difficult to get to sleep after reading this book
I think that I enjoyed this book but it's hard to say because it has left me feeling uneasy and a bit worried - which I think might have been the point. Ba... READ MORE
Could not put it down.. or sleep!
Brilliant book, couldn't put it down! Also sort of kept me awake at night
Odd take
I had fun reading this but expected it to be more embedded in the causalities of the situation. It was a unique and odd take on the sci-fi genre but left a... READ MORE
Hauntingly brilliant
I read this book 2 years ago and it has stayed close in my mind ever since. I absolutely loved the horror of such a simple concept. It’s like a thought exp... READ MORE
It's not bad but also not great
I expected so much from this book after being recommended it by a friend. In all honesty I am just left with unanswered questions. Why can't people sleep? ... READ MORE