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emilypfarooq's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
racheldburg's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
carolin567's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
strican's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A bit frustrating of a read. I think the concept of the book and the overall message are both awesome, but the execution fell very flat for me. The “magic” system in the book is not well thought out, which made the underlying message obvious from the start. I think the message would and could have been more powerful if she understood the path to get to each of her lives and still felt regret.
Still, the ending landed relatively well and is a nice read for someone struggling with issues of regret.
Still, the ending landed relatively well and is a nice read for someone struggling with issues of regret.
beckerdoodle9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Vomit, Addiction, Death, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Car accident, Dementia, Cancer, and Death of parent
sarahfrance0_0's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars, listened on Audible| Wow, that was deep and powerful. There is a lot I can take from this story and I’m glad I listened to it. This would make an incredible movie.
rae_swabey's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a joy to read. It’s a real page-turner, but its seeming simplicity belies a complex premise and plenty of emotional depth. As usual, Matt Haig deals with the nuances of mental health with assurance and sensitivity.
A point off for predictability - although some might call it inevitability - and occasionally over-egging a didactic point. But it’s a fantastic story idea, told masterfully and with respect for a reader who wants to be entertained without being patronised.
A point off for predictability - although some might call it inevitability - and occasionally over-egging a didactic point. But it’s a fantastic story idea, told masterfully and with respect for a reader who wants to be entertained without being patronised.
jagna1a's review against another edition
2.0
well… that was a disappointment
the midnight library popped up in my recommendations after i finished reading before the coffee gets cold and since i enjoyed that book i decided to pick up this one. i was FOOLED.
the whole idea behind this story is great but it was poorly executed, it felt very… rushed? it took me so long to finish it, i stopped reading after the first 50? pages and i couldn’t pick it back up and thought of just dropping it. i decided to give it a second chance and unfortunately it did not get any better.
the whole book is basically about how no matter what you do, your life will be horrible in one way or another so you should just accept it and that’s definitely not what i was expecting.
the midnight library popped up in my recommendations after i finished reading before the coffee gets cold and since i enjoyed that book i decided to pick up this one. i was FOOLED.
the whole idea behind this story is great but it was poorly executed, it felt very… rushed? it took me so long to finish it, i stopped reading after the first 50? pages and i couldn’t pick it back up and thought of just dropping it. i decided to give it a second chance and unfortunately it did not get any better.
the whole book is basically about how no matter what you do, your life will be horrible in one way or another so you should just accept it and that’s definitely not what i was expecting.