Reviews with content warning for Suicide - Gece Yarısı Kütüphanesi

The Midnight Library started on a melancholy note that can be a little difficult to handle in a fragile emotional state. However, in continuing to read, I found the story unfolding on themes of hope and kindness that were both welcome and expected. This is a book that really encourages readers to let go of regrets and focus on the ways life can be joyful. I am very glad I picked up this book, and while I struggle with giving numbered ratings to books, it is one that I would rate favorably.

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portid57's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

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georgiaabigail's review against another edition

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funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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kayfab's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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mxpringle's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

The writing in this book was absolutely horrible. Concepts that were really central to the plot like mental health, suicide, and many worlds theory were so poorly researched that often things were shared about them that were blatantly false and uneducated. The characterization of all of the characters was incredibly poor, and each character was so shallow in their emotions and dialogue that it was painful to read. This was one of those books where it was simply so bad that it was funny, and laughing at how poorly it was written was the only reason I even finished it. Unfortunately, I don't understand the hype that this book has had the last few years.

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beergoddess2391's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful 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 is beautiful. I can’t say anything else other than read it.

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mellomanda99's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful 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

3.5

I really loved 90% of the book. An excellent lesson in loosening the weight of regret and seeking ownership over our lives, but the ending fell apart for me. I don't think the we overcome depression with a positive perspective is a powerful, moving or even realistic narrative.

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