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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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timwilkinson96's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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ceilidhwilliams's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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jeswasik85's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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maria987's review against another edition

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

4.5


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sandyo123's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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alexirt's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I read this book for book club and then forgot to go to book club. It was great. The character gets to live several different lives. We watch her grow and learn how important she is in her “root” life because she is part of her community. We get to see the lives she could have lived if she had stuck with other wants in her life. And how her community would have been so different if she had chosen to be really into swimming or climate change. I really liked the mechanism of the magic and the ending of the story. 

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g_adelaide's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.5

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a book that truly changed me. As someone who continually struggles with depression, this novel resonated deeply, offering a perspective that was both eye-opening and hopeful. It beautifully explores the idea of regret, second chances, and the infinite paths a life can take, reminding readers that even in our darkest moments, there is always a possibility for change.

What stood out to me the most was how Haig captured the weight of depression while still crafting a narrative that felt uplifting rather than overwhelming. The concept of a library filled with alternate versions of one’s life was both intriguing and comforting—it made me reflect on my own choices and realize that life, even with its uncertainties, is still worth living.

The only minor issue I had was with the pacing; at times, certain sections felt a bit slow or repetitive. However, that didn’t take away from the overall impact of the story. This book is a must-read for anyone struggling with self-doubt or regret. It won’t magically fix everything, but it might just change the way you see your own life.

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tayrayholla's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25


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bnkrcroccante44's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The book starts out very sad but turns hopeful. It gave me a new perspective on live and hope to go on.

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squirrelygirlie's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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