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kamxix's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
emmmex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
In this story we follow Nora, who is approaching her 30s with a dead-end job, no money, no husband, no children, no friends. After a series of unfortunate events, she feels miserable and decides to take her own life. Just moment later, she finds herself in a magical library, between life and death. Only the books are not some random stories, but other versions of her life. Opening them reveals her what would happen if she kept swimming, if she stayed in that band, is she went out with that guy, if she moved to australia... Many lifes later she pretty much learns that the problem was in her attitude all along and now she feels full of potential insted of dread 🤷♀️
Even though i think Nora is an extremely relatable character to anyone feeling lost in life, and the story itself explored a very fun sci-fi concept, (and who doesn't enjoy a magical library!!) i don't think the ending resonated that much and i already don't remeber much of the story i finished 10 minutes ago. But that is just my personal opinion
Moderate: Animal death and Suicide attempt
swalbert's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Minor: Suicide attempt
cassiacow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I personally found the writing style a bit too 'simple' - much like Coelho's The Alchemist, it is clearly written as a self-help book under a superficial story. The philosophy that was discussed also didn't resonate with my particular brand of depression - but it was still interesting to read through the lens of someone with different struggles to me.
However, this was such an easy read and one that definitely could help someone reading it at the right time - if you are paralysed by regrets about your life, for example, this book is definitely worth a read. I read it at a time when I've been feeling very unsure about my future, at the recommendation of a friend - and I can see how it would help some people in that scenario, but I don't feel I got as much out of it as some people did.
Overall, really enjoyed this book! Definitely a quick easy one that anyone feeling a bit lost can try.
Moderate: Self harm, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Drug use
Minor: Cancer, Vomit, and Terminal illness
marloesisalive's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
francesca_scott's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
riverofhorton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Suicide, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Terminal illness, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Car accident, Colonisation, Gore, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Cursing, Drug use, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
ngirardin's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
anh_off's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Self harm, Drug abuse, and Addiction
sh_ai_lee_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt