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A review by x_miss_mcrae_x
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nora Seed, a 35 year old woman who feels trapped in her life of failures, regrets and despair. She believes she has nothing to achieve and no one would give her a second thought if she was no longer around. So when one night Nora tries to end her life, she opens her eyes to a library filled with books containing different versions of her life story. If she finds the right book, with a life that fulfils her and brings true happiness, she will be saved. She could be anything, a pop star, a scientist or even a swimmer. In the Midnight Library, Nora can experience all the choices that have lead her to live with so many regrets.
This story was truly fascinating, it looked and life and dissected it for what it means to be present and simply live it. A raw and inspiring take on relationships, regrets, friendships, grief and what could have been. We all have regrets and think to ourselves what our life may have been life if we had made a different choice in the path we decided to take. Though the question is, would we be any happier or fulfilled in the end? Because one move opens up a million possibilities.
I really liked the writing style, the mix between a story being told and a sort of self help guide. The chapters were short but to the point, they stuck with their scientific theme and I'm grateful that years of watching The Big Bang Theory, helped me understand certain references throughout the book. The book on a whole was nothing to what I expected and I found myself reflecting on my own life choices throughout. There's an important message that all of us can take away from reading this... We are who we are today because of the choices we have made, at times we may not always like it but it has shaped us into the people we are. After all "You dont have to understand life. You just have to live it"
This story was truly fascinating, it looked and life and dissected it for what it means to be present and simply live it. A raw and inspiring take on relationships, regrets, friendships, grief and what could have been. We all have regrets and think to ourselves what our life may have been life if we had made a different choice in the path we decided to take. Though the question is, would we be any happier or fulfilled in the end? Because one move opens up a million possibilities.
I really liked the writing style, the mix between a story being told and a sort of self help guide. The chapters were short but to the point, they stuck with their scientific theme and I'm grateful that years of watching The Big Bang Theory, helped me understand certain references throughout the book. The book on a whole was nothing to what I expected and I found myself reflecting on my own life choices throughout. There's an important message that all of us can take away from reading this... We are who we are today because of the choices we have made, at times we may not always like it but it has shaped us into the people we are. After all "You dont have to understand life. You just have to live it"
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Self harm
Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, and Cancer