- Hardcover: 512 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton; First Edition edition (6 Oct 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340608455
- ISBN-13: 978-0340608456
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 5.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 566,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Stephen King brings his usual chilly touch to INSOMNIA, the story of a small-town gripped by a creeping evil ... This is not a horror story in the classic mould; it is a supernatural adventure romp on the fringes of the imagination, popular fiction at its best' (The Times )
'A supreme page-turner and a plot that will keep you awake at night' (GQ )
'As accomplished as ever' (Interzone ) --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
'A supreme page-turner and a plot that will keep you awake at night' (GQ )
'As accomplished as ever' (Interzone ) --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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'Stephen King brings his usual chilly touch to INSOMNIA, the story of a small-town gripped by a creeping evil ... This is not a horror story in the classic mould; it is a supernatural adventure romp on the fringes of the imagination, popular fiction at its best' -- The Times 'A supreme page-turner and a plot that will keep you awake at night' -- GQ 'As accomplished as ever' -- Interzone
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ralph Roberts isn't your run of the mill hero - old and a bit grizzled he finds he sleeps less and less each night. To top it off he starts to see things like coloured footprints on the sidewalk and eventually little bald doctors.
His neighbour a usually mild mannered professional starts raving about dead babies and Centurions, his worry deepens when an even older chap tells not to mess into 'long time' business.
The little doctors he has seen purport themselves with dignity and pride, they seem to be there to end peoples lives and this is alarming at first, what is even more alarming is when another little bald doctor, the complete opposite of the first two starts showing up and he is a mean one.
In Derry a mass murder is about to take place - one life amoungst thousands that will be lost is to be saved at all costs - or else the Crimson King gets his foot in the door.
Yes - the Crimson King, Dark Tower? Yes.
Ralph gets deprived of sleep so the hidden world becomes visible to him in order for him to tackle the unseen elements working around Derry.
He is one tired old man with a helluva job on his plate - magic, murder and chaos.
Well written. Have enjoyed many times.
His neighbour a usually mild mannered professional starts raving about dead babies and Centurions, his worry deepens when an even older chap tells not to mess into 'long time' business.
The little doctors he has seen purport themselves with dignity and pride, they seem to be there to end peoples lives and this is alarming at first, what is even more alarming is when another little bald doctor, the complete opposite of the first two starts showing up and he is a mean one.
In Derry a mass murder is about to take place - one life amoungst thousands that will be lost is to be saved at all costs - or else the Crimson King gets his foot in the door.
Yes - the Crimson King, Dark Tower? Yes.
Ralph gets deprived of sleep so the hidden world becomes visible to him in order for him to tackle the unseen elements working around Derry.
He is one tired old man with a helluva job on his plate - magic, murder and chaos.
Well written. Have enjoyed many times.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first book I read by Stephen King and it got me hooked. I received it as a birthday gift and I must admit that I was a little disappointed. I thought it wasn't my kind of book. How wrong I was!
I started reading it eventually out of sheer boredom and quickly forgot all my preconceptions. It is a brilliant tale of Ralph, an elderly gent who has a little trouble sleeping after his wife dies. As he sits at his window in the dark of night, he sees things that aren't quite right. Little bald headed men in white doctors coats. He also begins seeing auras around people, or balloon strings as he refers to them.
This is a story of magnific proportions. Ralph and his loyal friend Lois begin a journey of discovery and terror. The Crimson King shows his ugly face once again too. Along the way there is tragedy and romance. This is the first book to ever have made me cry and it's a horror by King!!!
I recommend this to any true King fan and to anyone else who fancies something a bit different. I mean there aren't that many books where the hero is an old guy is there?! Point made I think!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first Stephen King book that I ever read. Until then, I mistakenly thought that Stephen King only wrote horror - this book really opened my eyes. The hero of the book is an elderly man and a very likeable character - and his story gave me the same feel-good factor as watching Cocoon. I have now started reading the rest of King's books - perhaps 20 so far and this is still one of my favourites, though King himself doesn't think it is one of his best (according to his comments in On Writing).
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This was my third attempt at reading Insomnia. Having recently purchased a Kindle Touch and loaded it up with a few books, I read 11.22. Read more
Published 24 days ago by S. Harris
A true cure for insomnia
Having previously been a fan of Stephen King's work, I found this book hugely disappointing. For the first half, it meanders tediously. Read more
Published 3 months ago by BerkSonics
Get a good night's sleep
Ralph Roberts is one of the Derry Old Crocks. He's recently lost his wife and now he's suffering from acute insomnia. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Crookedmouth
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where do i start with this,did not at any time think i was enjoying this book.never ever quit on a book,but this was really hard work, i am thankful of finally finishing it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by eastwood
My favourite of King's novels!!!
This is the first book I've read from King and the one I love the most. I felt like I knew Ralph (the old hero) for all my life. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Miss Cassia A. Ribas
Best listened to as an Audio Book - My Favourite !
Insomnia
Audio read by Eli Wallach.
Like many great novels, starting is like unwrapping a christmas present. Read more
Audio read by Eli Wallach.
Like many great novels, starting is like unwrapping a christmas present. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. R. Weedon
Insomnia Condition
The book its self was in adequate condition however the book was covered in graffiti and drawings which made the book look vulgar. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Quagtine
I love this book
It's always been one of my fav's so was one of my first Kindle downloads. Still great after all this time. Love it!
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. N. DURRANT
Reading this book actualy gave me insomnia!
I've read a lot of King's books and I have to say that this is not his best work. However it is still a capturing story. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Patsykb
Painfully slow moving plot
I have read a lot of Stephen King books and this has got to be the worst one I have ever read. The story is so unbelievably depressing- the first 300 pages or so are just about an... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Sian
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