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rachel_sherck 's review for:
The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Complicated
(Audio)
I listened to most of this book on day spent in the car, and it was the perfect immersive escape.
The writing at every level is so sensational. From crafting the story events and characters, all the way down to the absolute art of invoking emotion and ambiance not just through achingly precise diction and lyrical prose, but syntax, for god’s sake. I will forever remember the impact of the sentence, “The silence she felt as pain.”
I learned how to be a better writer from this book, and I also learned how to be a better human. Five well-deserved stars from me.
I listened to most of this book on day spent in the car, and it was the perfect immersive escape.
The writing at every level is so sensational. From crafting the story events and characters, all the way down to the absolute art of invoking emotion and ambiance not just through achingly precise diction and lyrical prose, but syntax, for god’s sake. I will forever remember the impact of the sentence, “The silence she felt as pain.”
I learned how to be a better writer from this book, and I also learned how to be a better human. Five well-deserved stars from me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
Minor: Addiction