Sleep Donation
Sleep Donation
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Near Future
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Sleep Donation by Karen Russell, individuals face a devastating insomnia epidemic. Trish Edgewater works for a sleep donation organization that collects healthy sleep from donors. The narrative explores ethical dilemmas and the impact of sleep deprivation on society, as Trish navigates personal challenges while trying to save lives through the innovative sleep transfusion program.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
7,809 ratings
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Review Roundup
Sleep Donation by Karen Russell receives praise for its imaginative premise and evocative prose, vividly depicting a world where sleep is a tradable commodity. Critics admire its exploration of societal issues and emotional depth. However, some reviews mention a lack of character development and an abrupt ending. Overall, the novella's originality and social commentary are celebrated.
Who Should Read Sleep Donation?
Fans of dystopian satire would enjoy Karen Russell's Sleep Donation. Similar to George Orwell's 1984 and Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go, it appeals to readers interested in societal critiques and speculative fiction, exploring themes of technology, ethics, and the human condition in a sleep-deprived world.
7,809 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Short Story • Fiction
Near Future
2014
Adult
18+ years
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