Take a photo of a barcode or cover
_james_ 's review for:
The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Anyone who calls this book "fun" and "humorous" has never suffered depression in my opinion. Or I just didn't understand the humor in this. Nothing in this book screamed fun and humor to me. I liked the book tho. But it was painful, dark and a really really powerful punch to the face for the first half. Because this hit me hard. I barely made it to the part where the hopeful and uplifting theme begins to shine through and I haven't had a depressive phase in almost 8 years. I liked the ending even if it was very predictable. It also feels kinda preachy at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug abuse, Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content