A review by kaylo88
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this book. After hearing all the hype, I worried it wouldn’t live up to my expectations.

But wow, I’m so glad I was wrong! The story was incredible, and I really connected with some of the themes.

I can’t say I loved Nora at first, but by the end of the book, I was fully rooting for her. I found myself desperately hoping she would find her man and, at the very least, some happiness.

One of the reasons I enjoyed this book so much was that it tackled some really dark topics, including suicide. While parts of it were undeniably heavy, it never felt overwhelmingly depressing.

I also loved the concept of the library and how the story centred around multiverses rather than focusing on an “afterlife.”

There were a few sections that dragged a bit more than others, but overall, I absolutely loved this book! I think that if you have experiences with mental health problems such as anxiety and/depression you will find something that resonates with this story. 

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