SOMEONE ELSE WILL DIE SOON she tells herself.
SOMEONE ELSE WILL DIE AND I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE.
A few days after the first time you walk in your s...
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Jul 18, 2011
Eileen
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Sleepless by Thomas Fahy was a really fun book. It’s a YA horror book, a genre I hadn’t tried before. This made it especially interesting because the things that happened were totally unexpected and scary and sometimes even a little gross. I was always guessing at what would happen next. Awesome.
One of the two main characters, Emma, is having some sleepwalking problems - as are a few of her classmates at the fictional St. Opportuna High, located in the not-so-fictional Sea Cliff, N More...
One of the two main characters, Emma, is having some sleepwalking problems - as are a few of her classmates at the fictional St. Opportuna High, located in the not-so-fictional Sea Cliff, N More...
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Jun 28, 2011
Annie
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Isn’t the cover amazing! It caught my eye right away and I couldn’t wait to dive into the story. But, in the end, I was disappointed with many aspects of the book but in love with other parts.
I’ve found that most horror novels I read start off horribly. They’re incredibly boring and I have to force myself to read the book. Sleepless was no exception. Even right now trying to write this review, I can’t remember what the first half of the book was about. I just read it. I did soa More...
I’ve found that most horror novels I read start off horribly. They’re incredibly boring and I have to force myself to read the book. Sleepless was no exception. Even right now trying to write this review, I can’t remember what the first half of the book was about. I just read it. I did soa More...
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May 21, 2011
Ticara
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The synopsis was promising. The cover is intriguing. Unfortunately, the 200 some odd pages between the cover is lacking. Like a lot of the other reviewers, I wanted very much so to enjoy this book. Unfortunately, a number of obstacles got in the way of that. First, the third person present tense narration is somewhat clumsy. I generally don't enjoy present tense writing but have been known to make exceptions for well-done instances. This isn't one of them.
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Jan 17, 2011
Danielle
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“A few days after the first time you walk in your sleep, you kill someone. That’s how the end begins.” (p. 4)
Shortly after a school trip to the hurricane-ravaged city of New Orleans, strange things begin happening to some of the students at Saint Opportuna High School. They’re murdering each other…in their sleep.
When Emma Montgomery and Jake Hardale begin having nightmares, they are desperate to figure out what is pushing them towards these horrific acts of violence. More...
Shortly after a school trip to the hurricane-ravaged city of New Orleans, strange things begin happening to some of the students at Saint Opportuna High School. They’re murdering each other…in their sleep.
When Emma Montgomery and Jake Hardale begin having nightmares, they are desperate to figure out what is pushing them towards these horrific acts of violence. More...
Nov 20, 2010
Jessica
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This book is part of the 2010 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Thomas Fahy has created a story of mystery and murder through his book called Sleepless. Its about a group of seniors who are part of a school club called Habitat for Humanity where they build homes in New Orleans for victims of the Katrina disaster. While in New Orleans, they witness a gruesome murder that was commited by a 12 year old sleepwalker. The teacher and the group of students learn about the history of wh More...
Thomas Fahy has created a story of mystery and murder through his book called Sleepless. Its about a group of seniors who are part of a school club called Habitat for Humanity where they build homes in New Orleans for victims of the Katrina disaster. While in New Orleans, they witness a gruesome murder that was commited by a 12 year old sleepwalker. The teacher and the group of students learn about the history of wh More...
Oct 15, 2010
Nina
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Sleepless sounded like the perfect book for this time of the Month. Something that is totally creepy and scary to read during the night time. Unfortunately it was not that creepy or that scary for me to hide under the blankets.
When I read the back I thought the story would be about Emma. That she is the main character of the story. When I started reading the book it felt like Jake was the lead and not Emma. I think it has to do with the chapters, they are more about Jake telling us a More...
When I read the back I thought the story would be about Emma. That she is the main character of the story. When I started reading the book it felt like Jake was the lead and not Emma. I think it has to do with the chapters, they are more about Jake telling us a More...
May 23, 2010
Katarina
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This book describes the problem of six students and a teacher whose intriguing experiences from a past school trip threaten to turn them into murderers. In Sleepless (by Thomas Fahy), Emma Montgomery realizes that her fellow classmates which were there during this trip begin to act abnormally and complain about their sleeping. They all realize that they have been hypnotized, like the young girl whom they saw murder a Reverend Michaels one night during their trip. Soon, they begin to sleep
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Mar 07, 2010
Laura
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Gets one star because I stopped reading and skimmed the rest of the book. I feel really disappointed in this book because the premise sounded great and the cover is beautifully haunted, I was hoping for a good horror novel.
I simply couldn't get past the third person present tense voice that jumps from narrator to narrator, and the tell, don't show descriptions. The choppy, disjointed sentences really kept me from getting involved in the book. From page 7:
"Jake Harda More...
I simply couldn't get past the third person present tense voice that jumps from narrator to narrator, and the tell, don't show descriptions. The choppy, disjointed sentences really kept me from getting involved in the book. From page 7:
"Jake Harda More...
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Jan 09, 2011
Paige
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This book is about four teens who join this class. Then the pictures do some kind of voodoo type thing and make them kill people in their class or just people they dont like. Emma and jake end up having this thing. Emma is trying to figure out whats happening to everyone. she finds out that caitlin is behind all the killings. The killings are very graphic you can tell just by reading how gross the deaths are. there was this kid who is on the football team and his nickname is hicky stevens beacus
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Aug 15, 2010
Lina
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Okay, I try not to fan-girl books, especially book series that I enjoy, but I just have to give this book so much praise because I honestly did not expect much. I'd never heard of this book until I got on Goodreads and saw two of my friends adding it to their "to-read" section. On my recent trip to Barnes and Nobles I decided to pick this book over Michael Grant's Gone. From the summery I expected it to alright, but nothing special.
This was something special.
It remi More...
This was something special.
It remi More...
Apr 11, 2011
Alpha
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Wow. That was one hell of a story. I was expecting the way it ended but it still blew my mind. A new level or excitement to me. I love books like this. Where it makes you shiver and have goose bumps. It's been a long time since I've read a book as compelling as this. This makes thriller/horror worth it to read. I would have like to see more drama and a more suspense.
What got to me was the whole "voodoo" thing. I felt it was taken the wrong way. Like Thomas wanted a more of More...
What got to me was the whole "voodoo" thing. I felt it was taken the wrong way. Like Thomas wanted a more of More...
Dec 15, 2009
Mitchel
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Sep 05, 2009
Deltay
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The teenage years are trying times when it comes to sleeping. But what if you can't control your sleeping patterns anymore? What if you're plagued by nightmares and sleepwalking, but remember nothing when you wake up? What if you're doing terrible - murderous - things whilst asleep?
This is the concept that Thomas Fahy has explored and implemented in his chilling YA horror novel Sleepless. It's definitely a welcome addition to the 2009 collection of YA; especially since there aren't t More...
This is the concept that Thomas Fahy has explored and implemented in his chilling YA horror novel Sleepless. It's definitely a welcome addition to the 2009 collection of YA; especially since there aren't t More...
Jul 24, 2009
thebookblogger
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In all honesty, I think Sleepless was anticlimactic. Not necessatily all disappointing, but definitely not as good as I expected; it was a lot different than I thought it would be. I found more negatives in the book than positives, so that really shocked me as well.
First of all, the characters were a disappointment to me. I didn't think they were relatable at all, and they weren't distinct, meaning they changed a lot and never really stood out in my mind. I actually confused quite a More...
First of all, the characters were a disappointment to me. I didn't think they were relatable at all, and they weren't distinct, meaning they changed a lot and never really stood out in my mind. I actually confused quite a More...
Nov 24, 2010
Anthony
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Jul 30, 2011
Meggy
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Quite interesting to read. Not many books are written in the present tense, and it actually does it fairly well. The characters weren't very developed, however, and it's apparent who--or what--the force causing the killings is from the first few chapters. Since it is a book for teenage readers, I wasn't expecting much to begin with, but "Sleepless" was a pleasant and welcome respite from the shelves and shelves of young adult books catering to 'supernatural romance'. I probably won't r
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Jun 20, 2011
Becky
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I think Thomas Fahy did a really good job with this novel. There was some romance and it was really sweet, but it didnt overpower the plot, to find out who did it. I think he put a lot of thought and emotion in to this, which i didnt expect from a male author. Also the girls parts were pretty good, but all of them were a little over emotional and little too whiny and weak. That i kind of expected from a male author haha. Also, the story is told in a third person point of view, besides the conver
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Nov 23, 2011
natercopia
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Sleepless lost me somewhere in the middle. Somewhere nearing to the end, I got back into the story only to be disappointed by the ending. It's like when you're waiting for something big (suspense) to come at you, and you wait, only to find out a tiny monster sprang out of nowhere to tell you it's 'THE END'. Although some of the dreams/nightmares flashbacks are interesting, I still find the story (I think it was the way the story was written) bland. Not much to look forward to and definitely stay
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May 08, 2010
Kelly
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A group of teens came back from New Orleans (they were on a Habitat For Humanity-type excursion, rebuilding houses after Katrina) with a secret.
Now, they're having problems sleeping. When they sleep, they start to sleepwalk. They start to dream about their own deaths, then about killing someone else. And then they do--while they're still asleep.
It's a creepy book, as you might imagine. I wanted something short, because the new Jodi Picoult comes out tomorrow, but appar More...
Now, they're having problems sleeping. When they sleep, they start to sleepwalk. They start to dream about their own deaths, then about killing someone else. And then they do--while they're still asleep.
It's a creepy book, as you might imagine. I wanted something short, because the new Jodi Picoult comes out tomorrow, but appar More...
Mar 26, 2011
Malynda
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Sleepless is like a horror movie that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Instead of being frightened and on the edge of your seat, you find yourself wondering what just happened and why it happened, possibly even laughing about what happened. Unless you attend Saint Opportuna High School or live on Elm Street, nightmares are pretty harmless. Of course, if you do attend Saint Opportuna High School or live on Elm Street, nightmares are deadly. For some students at Saint Opportuna High School, t
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Dec 22, 2010
Karen
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This book earned 3/5* from me. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either.
The book is about a group of kids that go to New Orleans with one of their teachers to help with Habitat for Humanity to help to earn some college credits. While there they witness something horrifying and they all agree to keep quiet about it.
Shortly after returning home they slowly start having nightmares. Nightmares that seem too real. In the meantime, students are dying or being right out murdere More...
The book is about a group of kids that go to New Orleans with one of their teachers to help with Habitat for Humanity to help to earn some college credits. While there they witness something horrifying and they all agree to keep quiet about it.
Shortly after returning home they slowly start having nightmares. Nightmares that seem too real. In the meantime, students are dying or being right out murdere More...
Oct 25, 2010
Amber
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Everything looked good about this book. The cover grabbed me, the summary brought me to the bookstore counter to buy it and I couldn't pick the plot out to save my life. Unfortunately, I ended up becoming more familiar with the wall blocking out the reader from the characters than the characters themselves and really couldn't bring myself to care about their safety too much.
This novel was written in third person which already knocks off a few points for me. I'm under the strong belief More...
This novel was written in third person which already knocks off a few points for me. I'm under the strong belief More...
Jan 22, 2011
Michelle.
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I liked the book, I wanted to give it five stars, but there was a loose end that I just could not stand.
The loose end waas the whole Jake and Emma situation. I just love it when you get a book, and in the blurb, it doesn't mention anything about romance, and then in the book, there is some smoochy-smoochy or something. So, Jake and Emma both like each other and they hooked up in Jake's room before and yeah. And that's it. They like each other still, and worry about each other but nothing e More...
The loose end waas the whole Jake and Emma situation. I just love it when you get a book, and in the blurb, it doesn't mention anything about romance, and then in the book, there is some smoochy-smoochy or something. So, Jake and Emma both like each other and they hooked up in Jake's room before and yeah. And that's it. They like each other still, and worry about each other but nothing e More...
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Nov 02, 2009
Kate
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Honestly I expected so much more from this book, sad to say, Sleepless did not meet my expectations. I found the cover pretty cool and was intrigue by the story but however I had problems with it. My biggest complaint was character development. Everyone except Emma were underdeveloped. Readers were not provided with enough background information on the characters. If the book had an additional 50 pages on the different backgrounds, I think it could have been better.
I had a few other More...
I had a few other More...
Aug 12, 2009
Tina (Fantastic Book Review)
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Imagine one day waking up to find yourself in a strange place covered in blood with no clue as to how you got there….
What if your classmates start turning up dead and the only clue that links everyone together are strange dreams of committing murder….
Emma and her “secret” society members embark on a journey to discover the mysteries surrounding the deaths of their classmates in small town Sea Cliff.
Sleepless is the first of Fahy’s novels that I’ve read and so More...
What if your classmates start turning up dead and the only clue that links everyone together are strange dreams of committing murder….
Emma and her “secret” society members embark on a journey to discover the mysteries surrounding the deaths of their classmates in small town Sea Cliff.
Sleepless is the first of Fahy’s novels that I’ve read and so More...
Aug 10, 2009
Lauren
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With a tag line of " Teens are killing each other in this summer horror Blockbuster", wouldn't you typically expect a thrilling and scary book? Well, when I read the summary on the back of the galley, I certainly did. Though, while Sleepless was based of an interesting idea, it was not executed that well.
First off, the characters weren't well developed, in my opinion. Sure, you briefly got to know Emma, Jack, and their friends, but there wasn't anything about them that rea More...
First off, the characters weren't well developed, in my opinion. Sure, you briefly got to know Emma, Jack, and their friends, but there wasn't anything about them that rea More...
Jan 26, 2012
I liked this book, but the cover made it seem more interesting than it actually is. I thought it wouls be a scary book, but there was not much in the book that actually made me scared, if anything it was weird. Now, it was not the most terrible book, just not my type. I would not reread this book because it didn't grab me much, but I think others should read it to see what they think, you never know, it might be right for them.
Oct 05, 2009
Vania
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Thomas Fahy brings a wonderfully suspenseful and haunting edge to the story of a group of teens who after a dark and even bizarre trip to New Orleans find themselves having nightmares and their schoolmates dropping dead liek flies. Even worse, the kids' nightmares are becomign reality in the way the schoolmates die. The mystery and the race to save a life gets the kids to investigate the strange happenings on their own puts them in more danger.
Fahy masterfully brings a horror a More...
Fahy masterfully brings a horror a More...
Jul 02, 2011
Delaney
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This book had its moments but it was largely confusing. Without warning, the perspective from which it was told changed. The book was told in third person omniscient and was at times difficult to follow. The plot was mostly good, it does make you want to read to the end, which was the best part by far. While the voo doo, black magic theme may be off putting to some, the book in whole wasn't the worst i've ever read.
Oct 28, 2010
Cameron
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After hearing about how good this book was I was very disappointed.
• I didn't care about hardly any of the characters
• It seemed very rushed. I think it should have been longer
• I still wasn't sure what had happened at the end of the book
I don't think I would recommend this book to anyone. It's a good idea for a story, but I just wasn't impressed.
• I didn't care about hardly any of the characters
• It seemed very rushed. I think it should have been longer
• I still wasn't sure what had happened at the end of the book
I don't think I would recommend this book to anyone. It's a good idea for a story, but I just wasn't impressed.
