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A review by saidthestory
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
I honestly don't know exactly how to write this review because on one hand, I enjoyed the concept behind this book, but on the other hand, I didn't love the execution, and I definitely didn't love some of the elements and how they were approached. Do I think it was a good read? Sure. Do I think I would recommend this to everyone? No.
Before I continue: Content Warnings for this book: Suicidal thoughts, suicide, depression, death of a family member, death of an animal, toxic relationships, addiction.
This book follows our main character as she visits 'The Midnight Library' after she attempts suicide. In the midnight library she is able to choose any book to live in - all of them are versions of her life if she made one decision differently. You know all those regrets you have? Or those things where you're like: What if I did this instead of this? Well, she gets to live out that life.
See, the concept is enticing and intriguing.
However, the main character clearly has depression, in some lives she is even medicated for it, but we never see her see a doctor of any kind. And I can't overlook that fact.
I also felt the ending was predictable and rushed.
It also ends with her just suddenly realized all regrets are worthless (which I don't like as a concept) and suddenly feeling so much better and not getting any medical support or seeking any medical support after attempting suicide. I can't overlook this fact, it is a damaging concept to promote.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but I didn't feel much past that.
I know a lot of people LOVED this book - and that is okay! - nothing against anyone who loved this book, these are simply my opinions.
Before I continue: Content Warnings for this book: Suicidal thoughts, suicide, depression, death of a family member, death of an animal, toxic relationships, addiction.
This book follows our main character as she visits 'The Midnight Library' after she attempts suicide. In the midnight library she is able to choose any book to live in - all of them are versions of her life if she made one decision differently. You know all those regrets you have? Or those things where you're like: What if I did this instead of this? Well, she gets to live out that life.
See, the concept is enticing and intriguing.
However, the main character clearly has depression, in some lives she is even medicated for it, but we never see her see a doctor of any kind. And I can't overlook that fact.
I also felt the ending was predictable and rushed.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but I didn't feel much past that.
I know a lot of people LOVED this book - and that is okay! - nothing against anyone who loved this book, these are simply my opinions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Infidelity, Death, Animal death, and Alcoholism