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A review by ttumbletree
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
as a person who was told by everyone around them that this book was just wonderful, beautiful and just all in all a fantastic book (a quote on the back of my edition says it’s a fun read) just… please go through the trigger warnings before you read the book! because while it is all the things named above (the fun part is debatable, but i liked it nonetheless) it does deal with heavy topics!
other than that i did love reading the book quite a bit. i loved the general idea of the book, as well as the language and style that it was written in. especially the fact that the chapters can be very short helped my reading experience a lot. i also found myself relating the the topics as well as the main character nora at several points and felt myself “growing” alongside her. this is not my typical genre to read, but after hearing so many people in my life talk highly about the book i decided to get into it and i do not regret it. the only thing i have to say is that at times it could feel a little bit like story was stuck in a loop, but that was never too long for me personally.
long story short: it was a really enjoyable read and, especially towards the end, i couldn’t put it down :))
other than that i did love reading the book quite a bit. i loved the general idea of the book, as well as the language and style that it was written in. especially the fact that the chapters can be very short helped my reading experience a lot. i also found myself relating the the topics as well as the main character nora at several points and felt myself “growing” alongside her. this is not my typical genre to read, but after hearing so many people in my life talk highly about the book i decided to get into it and i do not regret it. the only thing i have to say is that at times it could feel a little bit like story was stuck in a loop, but that was never too long for me personally.
long story short: it was a really enjoyable read and, especially towards the end, i couldn’t put it down :))
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Grief, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Stalking, Terminal illness, Gaslighting, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders