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341 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241967744
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 19 January 2014
The House of Sleep by Jonathan Coe is a captivating read for anyone who has ever been fascinated by the blurred lines between reality and dreams, the power of obsession, and the complexities of human relationships, making it a perfect fit for fans of psychological thrillers and literary fiction.
Description
Like a surreal and highly caffeinated version of The Big Chill, Jonathan Coe's new novel follows four students who knew each other in college in the eighties. Sarah is a narcoleptic who has dreams so vivid she mistakes them for real events. Robert...
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Moods
mysterious: 67%
dark: 61%
reflective: 46%
emotional: 42%
funny: 25%
tense: 25%
challenging: 19%
sad: 19%
adventurous: 11%
informative: 5%
hopeful: 3%
inspiring: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Sexual violence, Medical contentModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationship, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Self harm, Violence341 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241967744
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 19 January 2014
The House of Sleep by Jonathan Coe is a captivating read for anyone who has ever been fascinated by the blurred lines between reality and dreams, the power of obsession, and the complexities of human relationships, making it a perfect fit for fans of psychological thrillers and literary fiction.
Description
Like a surreal and highly caffeinated version of The Big Chill, Jonathan Coe's new novel follows four students who knew each other in college in the eighties. Sarah is a narcoleptic who has dreams so vivid she mistakes them for real events. Robert...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 67%
dark: 61%
reflective: 46%
emotional: 42%
funny: 25%
tense: 25%
challenging: 19%
sad: 19%
adventurous: 11%
informative: 5%
hopeful: 3%
inspiring: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Sexual violence, Medical contentModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationship, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Self harm, Violence