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A review by mattyvreads
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This book was not for me, but I understand it’s appeal and I do think that it is well written. I thought that, overall, the story was predictable and the message was heavy-handed. It is a fun premise that feels like it’s been explored many times before…
I liked the concept of the Midnight Library itself. That was very intriguing.
As I write this, I don’t know if I had a definitive problem with the story or if I just didn’t care for the book. There was something about the way in which the depiction of suicide and its aftermath gave me pause. I don’t know if I can put that into words.
At the end of the day, it was not my favorite.
I liked the concept of the Midnight Library itself. That was very intriguing.
As I write this, I don’t know if I had a definitive problem with the story or if I just didn’t care for the book. There was something about the way in which the depiction of suicide and its aftermath gave me pause. I don’t know if I can put that into words.
At the end of the day, it was not my favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Emotional abuse