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A review by allonsythornraxx
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
02/02/2021
3.5 ⭐
I don't quite know how to explain my feelings on this book. I loved the idea of exploring parallel lives and I loved exploring Nora as a character, but I wonder if I would have loved or appreciated this book as much as I did if it Carey Mulligan hadn't narrated it. I don't know what it is about her voice but she was perfect as Nora, and her performance really made the book for me. All in all, this was a really interesting idea and had some fantastic character development and exploration but it wasn't mindblowing or phenomenal.
3.5 ⭐
I don't quite know how to explain my feelings on this book. I loved the idea of exploring parallel lives and I loved exploring Nora as a character, but I wonder if I would have loved or appreciated this book as much as I did if it Carey Mulligan hadn't narrated it. I don't know what it is about her voice but she was perfect as Nora, and her performance really made the book for me. All in all, this was a really interesting idea and had some fantastic character development and exploration but it wasn't mindblowing or phenomenal.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Death