insomnia... i cant get through it...

[Poetrychic222]

Okay I am struggling to read this book. THis is a SHOCKER for me considering i love all stephen king books! So can anyone give me some help, does it get better? Im like on chapter 10 and it sucks so far.

[crazycrashink]

This was one of the first SK books I read, and to be honest probably the one that got me hooked. I loved it from the start with the first chapter being one of my favorite chapters in any book ever. I hope you get into it Ralph is awesome Maybe if you take a break from it and come back you will enjoy it more? Good luck!

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

I would say 'Yes, keep going', it does pick up a lot of pace, although Insomnia makes far more sense IMO after you've read Dark Tower.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Sam Catoe]

I remember that it took nearly 150 pages before I really got into the story, but the pace remained slow throughout. Insomnia is one of his more difficult tales, but it was, and remains, one of my favorites. I haven't read it in more than a decade now and really should either find my old copy or buy another one.

[rjt65]

Hey IMO you need to read the whole dark tower series first---

I didn't like it much at all first time thru as i had not read the dark tower series--my 2nd (few months ago a 3rd time!)

It makes soooo much more sense on what is happening ans why plus your interest will be peaked... you will care alot more

of course if u tell me u red the DT series and still feel this way

[Haunted]

Okay I am struggling to read this book. THis is a SHOCKER for me considering i love all stephen king books! So can anyone give me some help, does it get better? Im like on chapter 10 and it sucks so far.

Maybe this is not a good time for you to read this particular King. I believe that what is going on in our day-to-day happenings can affect our ability to be able to lose ourselves in a story. That has happened to me with one of Mr. King's favorites. I still have it and I know I can go back when it is a good time for me.

[blunthead]

It sounds to me like you've read far enough to know whether or not you'll like it better if you continue. IMHO, it's okay to put down a book when it's not doing it for us, with a view to trying again later on. Since sK's stuff is as varied as it is, we learn to appreciate the variety he offers by continuing to try stuff we haven't before. This appreciation tends to make stuff that seems different to us at first make more sense.

Don't be discouraged, because you are a Constant Reader.

[aspergillus]

Stay with it, it will all fall into place beautifully. Your patience will be rewarded.

[Ubasti]

Sadly, I've been in your position. I've tried to read Insomnia twice and will be attempting a 3rd try soon. Hopefully the 3rd time will be the charm for me.

I would suggest that you just hang in there. I'm sure it gets better.

Good luck.

[irisahart]

it takes some patience but the end is wow! i felt the same way but it did get better for me.