A beautiful, privileged young woman in early-2000s New York attempts to sleep for an entire year, using a cocktail of medications prescribed by a reckless psychiatrist.
Who This Is For
Best for readers who want something unflinching: morally complex, heavy, and honest about the worst of things. The writing rewards attention without being demanding, a good balance of depth and readability. It takes its time, and that's the point. Patience is rewarded. Not the right choice if you're after something comforting or redemptive.
Best Read When
Best read when you're in the mood for something dark and uncompromising, and a read that's slow and deeply immersive.
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