Hypnotic and deeply funny debut novel set against the background of a magnificently crumbling city An incantatory tale about a man desperately seeking meaning A riotous love letter to Arab culture, its rich history, humour, food and friendship and above all to the transformative power of storytelling Includes Reading Group Notes THE END OF SLEEP has received fantastic reviews: 'Somerville's novel is a raucous, brilliantly funny ride through Arab culture and the colourful streets of Cairo' Scotland on Sunday 'Everything about Somerville's debut made me hungry: hungry to visit Cairo, hungry to sample its cuisine, but above all hungry for whatever this author chooses to serve up next' Sunday Telegraph 'Brimming with a love of Arab culture, this madcap tale follows Cairo-based Fin as he searches for his friend, Farouk, a quest that takes him through gallons of whisky, tea and Nile water!' Sainsbury's Magazine 'A heady adventure tale' Shortlist 'This freewheeling novel is a love letter from one happily shambolic country to another' Mail on Sunday 'A comic mystery, THE END OF SLEEP is a brisk page-turner from Rowan Somerville' GQ.