| A great Stephen King novel that not only explores insomnia, but also the life of retired elderlies, death, domestic violence, woman's rights, abortion, and finally, the power of love.
It is not really a horror novel, but more like an adventure story. The rise of an unlikely hero and his journey from a common person, to a super power hero, to saving the world, back to normal life, and the final conclusion of his hero journey and his life.
The setting of this novel is so colorful that I wonder why Del Rey chose to adapt The Talisman into a comic book instead of Insomnia. The colorful setting of Insomnia would look so beautiful in a comic book, a TV series, or a full length movie.
And of course, Insomnia features the Crimson King, much to the delight of fellow Dark Tower fans.
All in all, a very good King novel which not only brings you a good read, but should make you think about some issues, of life, retirement, friendship, family, death, love, etc.
Highly recommend.
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