Reviews

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

howdy123's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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? Yes

4.75

brookebuonauro's review against another edition

4.0

Charming and life-affirming.

lbonis's review against another edition

so bad pls god save me - how do you have such a good idea and write like a child?

ccrutcher's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars.

I was a bit hesitant at the start because I thought it was about to idealize an issue that absolutely should not be idealized

But it doesn’t.

The book gets better and better right to the very end. Filled with wisdom and hope and the reminder:

“Never underestimate the big importance of small things.”

taylorlondo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

laurolly's review against another edition

5.0

5 Stars. Beautiful. Completely beautiful. The ending had me in tears and made me feel empowered to do anything I set my mind to. I thought Haig explored a very sensitive topic in a very balanced way. I loved the variety of situations we could experience as Nora travels through her lives, and appreciated that the essence of the character remains the same. The messaging was heavy handed, and you could anticipate the ending. However, I connected with the story and was crying by the end of it. Very much a feel-good book that I think I will pick up again in the future if I ever need comforting.

kalea07's review against another edition

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

4.25

lykkerol's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

jochmq's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

gabiwr's review against another edition

3.0

As a certified overthinker, I headed into the book with great expectations; only to find a self-help book.
The message was delivered in a very creative way: a life traveling library and its wise librarian.
However, I felt that the book was a self-help message without literary depth