"Sleeping Beauties" is a unique science fiction novel co-written by Stephen King and his son Owen King. The story takes place in a small town where women mysteriously start falling asleep and are enveloped in cocoons. As the cocooned women drift into a deep slumber, the world outside descends into chaos, exposing the darker aspects of human nature. The novel explores the theme of gender dynamics and the consequences of a society stripped of women’s influence.
The male characters in the narrative are forced to confront their own flaws and shortcomings as they grapple with their new reality. This drastic change prompts them to exhibit both vulnerability and aggression, highlighting the complexities of masculinity. As the story unfolds, readers witness a battle for survival and a quest for understanding in a world reshaped by the absence of women.