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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The journey through this character’s perception of life is profound. It is a must read if you wonder about your personal life. I’d recommend to my peers!!
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a beautifully written and thought-provoking journey through the endless possibilities of life. The protagonist, Nora Seed, explores alternate realities in a mystical library, offering a poignant reflection on regrets, choices, and the pursuit of happiness. Haig's narrative is both heartwarming and insightful, urging readers to contemplate the significance of their own decisions. The Midnight Library is a captivating and uplifting read that resonates long after the final page.
4.25 ⭐️ I truly loved the ideas that this novel was built upon. However, I partially agree with the masses on the fact that it could have been carried out slightly better. I was rooting for Nora to find her path the whole time! This book got an extra .25 solely for the beautiful quotes it included; I underlined frequently all throughout.
This book was so disappointing. The premise sounded so good… but it really did not live up to it. It felt like I was supposed to be having some life changing experience and be wowed by all the one-liners of advice but it all came across as really juvenile. I feel like I spent the entire second half of the book rolling my eyes. Bleh.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
I'll be honest, I have [a:Matt Haig|76360|Matt Haig|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1296764418p2/76360.jpg]'s previous book [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] sitting on my shelf and I wasn't in a rush to read it. Well after reading [b:The Midnight Library|52578297|The Midnight Library|Matt Haig|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1602190253l/52578297._SY75_.jpg|74043794] I can tell you I will now be rushing to read it ASAP! This book was the most heartwarming and emotional read that I have gotten to in a while, and I loved it so much. I was in a crunch for time, so I listened to the audio, and Carey Mulligan has easily made it onto the list of one of my favorite narrators, just with this book! She was the absolute perfect Nora, and I loved the fact she was so easy to understand even with her accent. Now I just need her to narrate more books!
The Midnight Library is an enchanting, and sometimes sad, story about a woman who has decided she wants to die only to end up in the Midnight Library with her old school librarian, Mrs. Elm. Here she gets the opportunity to experience other possibilities in other lives she could have had, to figure out if she actually wants to be dead or if life is worth continuing to be lived. Clearly that in itself is heartbreaking, but her journey as she tours pieces of these other lives was thought-provoking, unique, and makes us as the reader appreciate the life we have. This book could have been depressing and awful, but instead it is a masterpiece that deserves to be read by everyone.
I read The Midnight Library as part of a group/buddy read and I think it will make for a wonderful discussion so I could easily see it being a great choice for book clubs. I loved Nora and many of the other characters, and even though it is a short book it really packs an emotional punch. It was also a very quick read so you could easily read this in one sitting. The Midnight Library is definitely going to make my list of top books for the year, and I highly recommend it if you are a fan of magical realism and books that make you think.
The Midnight Library is an enchanting, and sometimes sad, story about a woman who has decided she wants to die only to end up in the Midnight Library with her old school librarian, Mrs. Elm. Here she gets the opportunity to experience other possibilities in other lives she could have had, to figure out if she actually wants to be dead or if life is worth continuing to be lived. Clearly that in itself is heartbreaking, but her journey as she tours pieces of these other lives was thought-provoking, unique, and makes us as the reader appreciate the life we have. This book could have been depressing and awful, but instead it is a masterpiece that deserves to be read by everyone.
I read The Midnight Library as part of a group/buddy read and I think it will make for a wonderful discussion so I could easily see it being a great choice for book clubs. I loved Nora and many of the other characters, and even though it is a short book it really packs an emotional punch. It was also a very quick read so you could easily read this in one sitting. The Midnight Library is definitely going to make my list of top books for the year, and I highly recommend it if you are a fan of magical realism and books that make you think.
The is a rehashed tale with a slight update. You have watched the TV show and the movie. I guess there is a retold lesson in it.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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