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ljm57's review against another edition
3.0
At the outset I enjoyed this much more than expected as I’m not into themes of afterlife and fantasy. But the premise was intriguing, a library full of books of the other lives you could have lived, if you’d made different choices. A library you visit when hovering between life and death. The writing was light and easy. Nora’s life current life is at its lowest ebb. She’s failed everybody, most especially herself. She doesn’t want to live any more. Can a visit to the Midnight Library change her circumstances? What happens if she can return and see her life without regrets? Can she exist in a better life? Quite a lot of philosophy layered throughout. And though it continued to be a pleasant enough read, it became a bit tedious with Nora not being able to find contentment. But, I guess that was the message. It also tended to be a bit too superficial and saccharine for my taste.
graceander's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
alicecurtis23's review against another edition
3.0
The story felt clunky. I didn’t really get on board with the characters and I could see where it was going from the start. There has just so much talking as well (I don’t know how to explain it)
I really had high hopes but it fell flat
I really had high hopes but it fell flat
jordancfield's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
jaclyn323's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It’s original and makes you think about your life and how you’re living it.
emma_dilemma_02's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
alliebex's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hits ya right in the gut. Highly recommend. And as a bonus, absolutely beautifully written.
overthebluewaters's review against another edition
5.0
The only way to learn is to live
I loved reading this. As a person who is really interested in Schrödinger's cat and parallel universes, this book kept me on my toes. Plus, I loved the overall message/moral of the book and Nora’s character evolution. Looking forward to read more from this author.
I loved reading this. As a person who is really interested in Schrödinger's cat and parallel universes, this book kept me on my toes. Plus, I loved the overall message/moral of the book and Nora’s character evolution. Looking forward to read more from this author.
emmehooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, Grief, and Addiction
Minor: Animal death and Stalking
pandabear952's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0