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A review by cottageivy
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this was the staff book club pick for may, and I actually finished it!! God I will never stop thinking about this book. gonna copy and paste my review from the book club on fable for now :)
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me? finishing a book club book AND remembering to review it? I loved this book with all my heart, despite it absolutely wrecking it. Nora as a character was so complex and real, like I was looking at a real person while reading it. one of my favorite reads of 2024 so far. and despite all the beautiful original quotes and philosophy quotes, my favorite one is early in the book, and the first thing I tabbed
" 'Because, Nora, sometimes the only way to learn is to *live*'
'Sounds hard.' "
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me? finishing a book club book AND remembering to review it? I loved this book with all my heart, despite it absolutely wrecking it. Nora as a character was so complex and real, like I was looking at a real person while reading it. one of my favorite reads of 2024 so far. and despite all the beautiful original quotes and philosophy quotes, my favorite one is early in the book, and the first thing I tabbed
" 'Because, Nora, sometimes the only way to learn is to *live*'
'Sounds hard.' "
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Death
Moderate: Self harm