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lisahvsm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
zoe_thebookdragon8's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-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
I really enjoyed reading the midnight library. I feel like the “what ifs of life” are one of the great mysteries we tend to think about a lot as we get older. I feel like the ending of the book was pretty obvious, but that’s in my opinion not a negative thing.
The whole “pretending like you’re somebody else, while being completely clueless” thing did stress me out a little bit though.
Nevertheless, definitely worth the read!
The whole “pretending like you’re somebody else, while being completely clueless” thing did stress me out a little bit though.
Nevertheless, definitely worth the read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
veronicadavidovna's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
half_blood_princess's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There are a lot of philosophies in books I've read that come off as desperate. There are times that characters are sad, simply, just because they are. It was fun to have that refreshing state of life— that are times we are lonely, simply, because we are. And no amount of wanting something is going fill that in. Reading this book made me realize how much I had thought of living in other lives of mine. I realized that I just wanted to get a glimpse of them but never suffer through them the way I did with my "root life" per se. I've seen myself in this book, wanting to write stuff, broach on philosophy, have a dog— and I'm thankful that when i get those things, I won't be back in the Midnight Library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
raeheaven's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. It was emotional and tense at times. It was nice to see the main character develop and come to terms with how to move on and just live. I do get teary eyed at times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
vivienwsng's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
tdfestino's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
j3ri's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Death, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Death of parent, and Mental illness
lex24's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The initial chapters are challenging to read due to their heavy content, but the author skillfully avoids explicit or sensationalised descriptions. As the story progresses, it adopts a hopeful tone, offering insightful perspectives on life, success, and the ways we often undervalue ourselves. While it is a wonderful and thought-provoking story, I would still only recommend it to those in a good mental headspace.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Cancer, Alcoholism, Car accident, and Drug abuse
juliarenae's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
I think I have never read anything like this. I have never found so much inspiration and hope from a sad book. Could not recommend it more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Infidelity