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A review by stephdavis
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I was both skeptical and nervous about starting The Midnight Library when I saw the first page was a quote from Sylvia Plath.
However, those feelings were quickly dispelled as Haig has an uncanny ability to cover difficult topics with a sense of comfort and hopefulness.
I don’t think the book would be for everyone, and is particularly suited to a particular mindset. But I sense Haig intended it to be read in a state of change, similar to the one I currently find myself in so I was wholly immersed.
He may be one of the few people who force me to break my ‘No Male Authors’ rule.
However, those feelings were quickly dispelled as Haig has an uncanny ability to cover difficult topics with a sense of comfort and hopefulness.
I don’t think the book would be for everyone, and is particularly suited to a particular mindset. But I sense Haig intended it to be read in a state of change, similar to the one I currently find myself in so I was wholly immersed.
He may be one of the few people who force me to break my ‘No Male Authors’ rule.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide