Reviews tagging 'Cancer'

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

329 reviews

cavexcanem's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Mental illness, Animal death, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Self harm, Addiction, and Alcoholism

Minor: Car accident, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders

birdieex's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Death, Grief, Suicide, Death of parent, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit

Moderate: Chronic illness, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, Medical content, Cancer, and Homophobia

Minor: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Sexual assault, and Infidelity

dreamerace's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is a philosophy book disguised as a novel, trying to answer the age old question of "how to live". It recognizes that people are full of mistakes and full of regrets, often warring with the concept of "what if" and it is absolutely beautifully written, though definitely not for the faint of heart. It reminded me that my current life and current feelings are all that matter. There is no winning the "What if" game. Amazing read! I definitely recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Suicide

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Cancer

glitterykitten's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I enjoyed this. I chose it as I thought the themes touched on similar experiences and emotions held in my own life. The main character I found to be typical of the genre, I wouldn't say I hold her dear to my heart, but I liked her and I could see reflections of myself in her, and as a young adult finding their way in the world I guess that's the aim, at least for me as a reader.
The plot and themes within were what I expected after reading a description and a few reviews. I won't say predictable, because it was still an enjoyable read, but I wouldn't say anything surprised me either.
I feel towards the end the message was really driven. It was nice, perhaps too much at times, but I like to finish a book and be left with things to contemplate. This felt summed up and clear, but still important, and not everything needs to be thought over. 
Overall, it was a lovely story. A fairly easy read, heart warming and leaves you with a new way of thinking. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Death of parent, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Addiction, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders

midsummernoodle's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

Exceptional book. It made me cry in a nice way. It starts out very heavy, but push through it. It’s a beautiful book, very good for people who are having trouble seeing how things could be better.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Animal death

Moderate: Suicide, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Cancer

alexlily's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Animal death, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Car accident, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Alcohol

alexlily's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Animal death, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death of parent and Suicide

Minor: Car accident, Cancer, and Mental illness

renzbenz9999's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Self harm, Mental illness, Drug use, Grief, and Drug abuse

Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, Cancer, Alcoholism, Car accident, and Animal death

cubbywasabear's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

This was the worst self help book disguised as fiction ever. Author beats you over the head with cliches and still doesn’t manage to leave a coherent message. I’m also really not a fan of the message about how one goes about dealing with depression and suicidality. These aren’t things you can just change with your outlook. Main character is boring and really doesn’t have a lot of distinctive traits. Super bleh book, only finished because I paid for it on audible. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Self harm, and Death of parent

sweetjuly_src's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness

Moderate: Animal death, Suicide attempt, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Cancer

Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Infidelity, and Car accident