Yes. The original story of Pinocchio has some elements that can be considered quite dark and verge on horror. For example, Pinocchio faces many perils and punishments that are rather severe, like being turned into a donkey which is a really cruel and somewhat terrifying transformation.
I'm not sure specifically what 'akin new novel' is about as the term is rather ambiguous. It could be the name of a newly released novel, but without more context it's hard to say.
Since I have no knowledge of what 'akin new novel' actually is, I cannot recommend it. It could be a great piece of work, but without details like its genre, plot, or author's reputation, it's impossible to give a recommendation.
Some athletes also have success stories related to a state like sleep. They use techniques to relax deeply, similar to being in a light sleep state, for mental rehearsal. A runner, for instance, visualized running the perfect race while in this state. This helped him improve his performance as he was able to practice the race in his mind, including how to pace himself and when to make a sprint, leading to better real - world results.