This had been happening more and more lately, this nodding off unexpectedly, and it left him with an unsettled intimation of rehearsal. You fall asleep for short periods and then for longer periods and then forever.
In "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel, the protagonist is grappling with a troubling pattern of unexpectedly dozing off. This experience grows increasingly frequent, leading to feelings of uncertainty and anticipation as if he is rehearsing for something yet to come. The disconnect and unpredictability of these sleep episodes contribute to a deeper sense of unease.
The quote reflects a cycle of sleep that evolves from brief naps into more...