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"... readers who enter Hibernaculum with the characters, who come to realize that its promises may be empty and hold consequences they never saw coming, will find the story gripping, revealing, and frightening. The contrast between notes and experiences of those who navigate this world are exceptionally well done, and…
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In an effort to conserve the planet’s resources, what if citizens from around the globe were afforded the option to voluntarily enter hibernation for a set amount of time?
I found the premise fascinating and enjoyed the variety of styles Doyle employed to present this story. Parts are epistolary, told through letters written by a former “Sleeper” to her psychiatrist. We also hear from a rambling blogger about to take the plunge and the journal entries of a man coping with life while his spouse hibernates for four months (one month longer than the standard duration). In between these are…
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