A review by starryeyedenigma
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 I liked the book. It was a simple story about a girl called Nora Seed. She gets to live a lot of lives, courtesy the Midnight Library. But that's also not what the story is about. It isn't about the lives Nora lives. And you realise that towards the end of the book. The ending of the book was so heart touching that it made me cry a little. Its a simple and short book, with a simple and positive message that we probably know, but still need to be reminded of, from time to time. Let's just breathe, live and think that if we just take the next step, it will be alright.

There were a lot of lovely quotes and highlights in the book and a lot of philosophy which I enjoyed reading.

But, because of the simplicity of the story, I couldnt rate it very highly. I didnt feel attached to Nora, the same way I felt with Eleanor Oliphant. So its definitely a great read, but not one of my favorites. 
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