Review by fairytalefootnotes - The Midnight Library

fairytalefootnotes 's review for:

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

3.75

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75

Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Narrator(s): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tropes, etc: Parallel Universes, Alternate Timelines, Magical Realism

POV: Single, 3rd Person

Cliffhanger?: No

Notable Quote: “It is quite a revelation to discover that the place you wanted to escape to is the exact same place you escaped from. That the prison wasn’t the place, but the perspective.”

The Praise: I liked this a lot more than I expected to. I enjoyed seeing the different characters weave in and out of Nora’s alternate lives. I also appreciated how straightforward the writing was and the short chapters.

I listened to the audiobook and Carey Mulligan was amazing.

The Critique: I feel like the book would’ve been more impactful if we saw more of how Nora influenced the lives of those around her, like we did with Leo. It would make more sense that she wanted to go back to her root life if she realized the difference she was making for others, rather than just focusing on her personal regrets.

Final Thoughts: Overall, I thought it was fine.

Content Warnings