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renee_bri's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
4.75
candicee's review against another edition
Although I really enjoyed the concept of this book and see why it’s such a popular read, I don’t think it’s the book for me. I would recommend this to someone though if their taste in books were similar. For me i’m bored and it feels bland
mbenzz's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars...
I was reeeeeeeally looking forward to this book. Every time I needed a new book to read I came first to this one, constantly forgetting that it wasn't coming out till the end of the month. As soon as it came out, I bought it.
Whelp, it was a bit of a disappointment. I did enjoy it, and I loved the idea of it, but it was kind of a letdown in some aspects. I won't synopsize this book as it's already been done here numerous times, but here are some of my thoughts on this story...
~ I didn't really like Nora. I have a very...we'll say...'full' personality and I have trouble dealing with/relating to people who are 'poor me' all the time. The only person who can make positive changes in our own lives is US. WE are the masters of our own destinies, so Nora's depression over the life she was leading based on all the choices SHE made was difficult for me to handle. She had some amazing opportunities that people would kill for, and she blew Every. Single. One. Of. Them.
Now, I understand anxiety. I have family members who suffer from awful anxiety and without the proper medication, I myself would be on the nightly news every time I have to get on an aeroplane (I hate them they're the devils' transport), but I deal with it. You see a doctor, you find what works for you and you try your best to go about your life. (I understand not everyone can do that, but that's how *I* deal with it). I just couldn't relate at all to Nora's depression and her inability to try and do better for herself when she clearly had so much to offer.
~ I REALLY didn't like the fact that every time Nora entered a new life, she was a complete stranger to it. Why? What was the point of making it that way? It was incredibly jarring and uncomfortable to sit through Nora trying to figure out where she was, who everyone was, and what she did for a living and knowing NOTHING about her life. Why make her go through all that each time?
How could she get possibly get comfortable in any particular life when within the first 15 minutes she could SERIOUSLY screw it all up by saying or doing the wrong thing? I didn't like it and it kind of gave me anxiety every time I had to read about her floundering and flustering her way through a new life (I know, I know...hush).
~ The ending could be seen from space. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but just know that there are no surprises here. What you think is going to happen is exactly what's going t happen. While I knew it was coming, I was still happy with the end result.
~ I LOVED the Midnight Library. I thought that entire segment of the book was brilliant and I loved the time we spent in there.
Overall, I did enjoy this book, but I didn't love it. I think my expectations were a bit too high and it didn't help that I didn't get on that well with Nora. That said though, I would still recommend it. If you're interested in Matt Haig, I REALLY recommend '[b:How to Stop Time|45152372|How to Stop Time|Matt Haig|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1555966301l/45152372._SY75_.jpg|54403019]'! I absolutely loved that book. It's still one of my favorites.
I was reeeeeeeally looking forward to this book. Every time I needed a new book to read I came first to this one, constantly forgetting that it wasn't coming out till the end of the month. As soon as it came out, I bought it.
Whelp, it was a bit of a disappointment. I did enjoy it, and I loved the idea of it, but it was kind of a letdown in some aspects. I won't synopsize this book as it's already been done here numerous times, but here are some of my thoughts on this story...
~ I didn't really like Nora. I have a very...we'll say...'full' personality and I have trouble dealing with/relating to people who are 'poor me' all the time. The only person who can make positive changes in our own lives is US. WE are the masters of our own destinies, so Nora's depression over the life she was leading based on all the choices SHE made was difficult for me to handle. She had some amazing opportunities that people would kill for, and she blew Every. Single. One. Of. Them.
Now, I understand anxiety. I have family members who suffer from awful anxiety and without the proper medication, I myself would be on the nightly news every time I have to get on an aeroplane (I hate them they're the devils' transport), but I deal with it. You see a doctor, you find what works for you and you try your best to go about your life. (I understand not everyone can do that, but that's how *I* deal with it). I just couldn't relate at all to Nora's depression and her inability to try and do better for herself when she clearly had so much to offer.
~ I REALLY didn't like the fact that every time Nora entered a new life, she was a complete stranger to it. Why? What was the point of making it that way? It was incredibly jarring and uncomfortable to sit through Nora trying to figure out where she was, who everyone was, and what she did for a living and knowing NOTHING about her life. Why make her go through all that each time?
How could she get possibly get comfortable in any particular life when within the first 15 minutes she could SERIOUSLY screw it all up by saying or doing the wrong thing? I didn't like it and it kind of gave me anxiety every time I had to read about her floundering and flustering her way through a new life (I know, I know...hush).
~ The ending could be seen from space. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but just know that there are no surprises here. What you think is going to happen is exactly what's going t happen. While I knew it was coming, I was still happy with the end result.
~ I LOVED the Midnight Library. I thought that entire segment of the book was brilliant and I loved the time we spent in there.
Overall, I did enjoy this book, but I didn't love it. I think my expectations were a bit too high and it didn't help that I didn't get on that well with Nora. That said though, I would still recommend it. If you're interested in Matt Haig, I REALLY recommend '[b:How to Stop Time|45152372|How to Stop Time|Matt Haig|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1555966301l/45152372._SY75_.jpg|54403019]'! I absolutely loved that book. It's still one of my favorites.
thebrookeworm_'s review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Just wow. I wish I could give this book 10 stars. This book truly opened my eyes to just how lucky I am to have a life that I love so much. I am sitting here after reading all afternoon in tears. The writing, the imagery, the character development, everything about this book was a work of art
mayasowerby's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? N/A
4.5
lorna874's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
jodie_rx's review against another edition
3.0
At the time of reading I really enjoyed this book, but looking back a month or so later I’m a bit underwhelmed.
I love the idea of the story, it’s definitely an interesting idea and had a lot of potential, I just felt there could have been more done with it. Whilst the writing style wasn’t too bad and the main character wasn’t awful, I was by no means blown away by the mc nor did I feel attached to her in any way. There was definitely room for the author to have taken the story further or in a different direction, especially since I felt the ending was underwhelming, but overall the story was okay and really just easy reading.
I love the idea of the story, it’s definitely an interesting idea and had a lot of potential, I just felt there could have been more done with it. Whilst the writing style wasn’t too bad and the main character wasn’t awful, I was by no means blown away by the mc nor did I feel attached to her in any way. There was definitely room for the author to have taken the story further or in a different direction, especially since I felt the ending was underwhelming, but overall the story was okay and really just easy reading.
cdrescher's review against another edition
5.0
Holy shit I have not felt this seen by a book in a long time. Also haven’t cried so hard from a book in a long time…speedy read and totally worth every minute.
helloclarisse's review against another edition
4.0
excellent book! about a girl living between life and death who is able to go into alternate realities where she made different decisions (became a rock star, or married a guy, etc.) and living out her life in those realities
i love the theory of parallel universes and i also love thinking about how different my life would be if i had made different decisions so i love this book. however, i felt like it turned into a bit of a self-help book at the end, which i didn’t really like.
excellent book with a predictable ending. would still recommend!
i love the theory of parallel universes and i also love thinking about how different my life would be if i had made different decisions so i love this book. however, i felt like it turned into a bit of a self-help book at the end, which i didn’t really like.
excellent book with a predictable ending. would still recommend!
headopener's review against another edition
4.0
Thought provking and philospohical with some darker spots but a light hearted ending.