The novel won the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award and Oregon Book Award for best novel in 1997.
The story begins with the protagonist with unrevealed name suffering insomnia for an extended period of time. While seeking some sort of medical help he finds relief in crying in groups of people who suffer fatal illnesses. However, once he finds the treatment for his sleep, bizarre things start happening to him.
At this moment of his life, he is to meet Tyler Derden; a rebel of the modern world, the opposite of what is considered a human being in the society. As our protagonist gets closer to Tyler, he adopts his lifestyle and perspectives on things.
The novel is an absolute must-read for each and everyone as it questions the social norms and behaviors very reasonably.
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