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soffi_ramirez 's review for:
The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
For me, this is a solid 5/5.
First of all, the writing style is easy to read, making you breeze through the pages. The main character is one with a very problematic life, with serious depression and even though is buried in self-pity, you can't hate her. I got easily invested in her story and the possibility given to her by the Library.
Now, most importantly, the theme. This book tackles a heavy subject that could have been easily mismanaged. The tone could have been preachy or too blande or many other things, but for me, it was managed perfectly. It has a strong message that doesn't undermine the difficulties that the main character was going through. And it did something really important for me: it made me think. I felt many things and my mind become pensive on my own life, my own regrets and all the "could's" that may have existed. It made me feel grateful and hopeful. It made me want to be better, to work harder and to be compassionate for me and for the people around me.
I loved this book. I completely recommend it, but I also think that the message it carries will need a reader that is open to be uncomfortable.
First of all, the writing style is easy to read, making you breeze through the pages. The main character is one with a very problematic life, with serious depression and even though is buried in self-pity, you can't hate her. I got easily invested in her story and the possibility given to her by the Library.
Now, most importantly, the theme. This book tackles a heavy subject that could have been easily mismanaged. The tone could have been preachy or too blande or many other things, but for me, it was managed perfectly. It has a strong message that doesn't undermine the difficulties that the main character was going through. And it did something really important for me: it made me think. I felt many things and my mind become pensive on my own life, my own regrets and all the "could's" that may have existed. It made me feel grateful and hopeful. It made me want to be better, to work harder and to be compassionate for me and for the people around me.
I loved this book. I completely recommend it, but I also think that the message it carries will need a reader that is open to be uncomfortable.