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A review by helloiammikki
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A quick and easy read, but very predictable, and could have been written better. There is a lot of repetition of some phrases, which at some point made me want to scream 'OKAY I GET IT'.
The ending was very predictable as well, after the first few lives it becomes very clear how it's going to end.
But I guess the message can be considered hopeful by some, and maybe to some readers it will offer some comfort. Personally, I felt the opposite, but I'm a cynic.
/Possibly too cynical interpretation of the ending coming in 3... 2... 1.../
To me, the ending kind of seemed to push the idea that suicidal people just aren't trying hard enough, and that all they have to do is 'change their mindset'. Which, of course, is true in a sense, but not attainable for everyone.
The ending was very predictable as well, after the first few lives it becomes very clear how it's going to end.
But I guess the message can be considered hopeful by some, and maybe to some readers it will offer some comfort. Personally, I felt the opposite, but I'm a cynic.
/Possibly too cynical interpretation of the ending coming in 3... 2... 1.../
To me, the ending kind of seemed to push the idea that suicidal people just aren't trying hard enough, and that all they have to do is 'change their mindset'. Which, of course, is true in a sense, but not attainable for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Animal death