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A review by taliatalksbooks
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.5
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig captivated me from the very first page. It’s been a long while since I’ve read a book all in one sitting, but this book was impossible to put down. I’ve read other books by this author and wasn’t so much a fan, so I was hesitant to read this one, but it rose to the occasion. I absolutely loved the concept, and I thought the pacing was perfect. It housed a variety of important life lessons, and really felt like it was reaching out to the hearts of readers. I loved the way the questions of regret were handled, and even though there are some heavy topics, I thought they were handled in a way that fit brilliantly into the narrative. Everything about this book made me want to keep turning the pages and before I knew it, I’d devoured the entire thing. If you haven’t added this to your TBR, I would definitely recommend doing so ASAP (but please check the trigger warnings first!)!
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent