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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

98 reviews

celestialg'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Listen - this book cured my depression. 
Okay so that’s a joke, but honestly, anyone who has dealt with depression, suicidal ideation, or even just complete failure and despair will resonate with this story. Despite the topic, the book made me feel quite hopeful and grateful for my life. I see it as a novel length thought experiment about the “what if’s” in our lives we may ruminate on. 
Ultimately I don’t often dole out 5 star reviews. Only the books that change my life get those. Please read this book, if you’re in a place to do so. Anyone and everyone could benefit from its themes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide

Moderate: Death of parent, Addiction, Self harm, Medical content, Animal death, Infidelity, Grief, Death, Body shaming, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Cancer, and Alcoholism

Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Medical content, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Police brutality, Sexual content, and Vomit

CW for self injury and self harm, as well as suicidal thoughts and ideation. These topics are central to the story, not a passing plot point, so those sensitive to these topics should use their discretion.

ayerobiin's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Car accident, Death of parent, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Animal death, Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

sammm_888's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Suicide, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Sexual content

unicorndesiles's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Mental illness

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

nindie's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful 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

I wanted to read this book since the concept had intrigued me, and I've always been curious about having to experience different lives depending on the choices you make throughout your life; this book did not disappoint me in any way!

What I Liked About The Book

The first positive I can think of is how relatable the main character is in terms of her thoughts, feelings and humour towards certain things. At times I found the book funny because of certain things she would say, and at times I would notice that her thoughts were similar to mine (the random ones). The side characters throughout the book also had their unique characteristics and personalities, which made it even more realistic and made me feel closer to the storyline and characters. Yet again, I want to point out how the concept is so interesting, and I constantly think about my life if I made a different choice from what I initially chose. Also, the writing style I enjoyed a lot! Finally, I love how it ended.

I like that it ended with Nora continuing her original life and learning from this whole experience. She was beginning to improve her life by fixing her relationship with her brother, being more appreciative about everything and realising that life is worth living, that life doesn't have to be perfect to be the life you want to live.

What I Didn't Like About The Book

From the top of my head, I can't think of anything. This book was too good!

In Conclusion

I loved this book, and in future, I will re-read it!!! I would recommend to many users to read it but be mindful of the trigger warnings before reading if you are sensitive to any of them.

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Medical content, Alcohol, Animal death, Death of parent, and Cursing

Minor: Vomit, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Sexual content, and Infidelity

alyssaa04's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

This book makes you appreciate life. It puts a new look on the opportunities you have taken, haven't taken, and weren't presented with. It makes you question what you are doing in your other lives. It is the best book I have ever read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Self harm

Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Death, Sexual content, and Car accident

deadgirlwalking23's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Cursing

Minor: Sexual content

scarlettoliver's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Animal death

Minor: Vomit, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Addiction

lilybear3's review

adventurous emotional hopeful informative reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

First off, a love a good multi-verse.  The mechanics of it makes sense without it being overly complicated.  Reading this book was relaxing in the sense that it didn't take too much energy to understand or to enjoy.  Haig has a way of writing about life that made me reflect on my own life and made me feel grateful.  My only gripe with this story is

with the character, Hugo.  I liked the idea that Nora was the only one experiencing a multitude of lives.  I felt the only purpose he served was to explain how it worked and that he was a person who wants to live many lives forever.

.  I recommend this for those looking for an adventurous, yet relaxing, read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical content, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Death

Minor: Sexual content

gummy__smile__'s review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Absolutely stunning representation of what it’s like to be depressed and have a multitude of regrets in life while also leading up to the inspirational notion that even with them, the important thing is to feel to potential in the life you do have. The wittiness, the realism in the expansion of what is still considered “science fiction”, the way the reader can easily fall in step with the characters and plot line is absolutely a work of great craftsmanship. This is a must read for all types of people, but especially those who are struggling with their own regrets. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Self harm, Alcoholism, Terminal illness, Death, Drug abuse, Animal death, and Cancer

Minor: Stalking, Cursing, Car accident, Pregnancy, Vomit, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty