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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny/sad story of an insomniac hypotist.
One of the best novels of recent years. Bell's story of an insomniac hypotist is by turns funny, scary, perplexing, intriquing, and almost any other adjective that inspires interest. All of Bell's fiction ranks among the best being written today, but Dr. Sleep and Waiting for the End of the World are especially rich examples of his earlier work.
Published on August 14, 1996
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0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Hello...is there a story in here somewhere?
I purchased this because I read about a movie being made based on it. Allegedly, it was all about an American hypnotherapist helping Scotland Yard with a serial killer case. Well, that part of the book takes up about ten pages. I know some people enjoy reading just for the words -- sort of like poetry. And there's no doubting that these are good words. However, if...
Published on January 16, 2003 by Raymond E. Rippel
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny/sad story of an insomniac hypotist.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Doctor Sleep (Paperback)
One of the best novels of recent years. Bell's story of an
insomniac hypotist is by turns funny, scary, perplexing,
intriquing, and almost any other adjective that inspires
interest. All of Bell's fiction ranks among the best being
written today, but Dr. Sleep and Waiting for the End of the
World are especially rich examples of his earlier work.
0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Hello...is there a story in here somewhere?,
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This review is from: Doctor Sleep (Hardcover)
I purchased this because I read about a movie being made based on it. Allegedly, it was all about an American hypnotherapist helping Scotland Yard with a serial killer case. Well, that part of the book takes up about ten pages. I know some people enjoy reading just for the words -- sort of like poetry. And there's no doubting that these are good words. However, if you're looking for a story, look elsewhere.
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Doctor Sleep by Madison Smartt Bell (Paperback - June 1, 1992)
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