The Midnight Library
Matt Haig
324 pages
*Pre-order Matt Haig’s new novel The Life Impossible now* THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021 WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION 'BEAUTIFUL' Jodi Picoult, 'UPLIFTING' i, 'BRILLIANT' Daily Mail, 'AMAZING' Joanna Cannon, 'ABSORBING' New York Times, 'THOUGHT-PROVOKING' Independent Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?
It's a fantasy/magical realism story about trying out all the possible lives you could have lived if you had made different choices, and it's very well done.
This book is a perfect read for anyone going through tough times, as it offers a comforting perspective on life's choices and possibilities.
While many adore it, I found The Midnight Library to be overly didactic and filled with unlikable characters, making it feel more like a collection of tweets than a novel. It’s frustrating to see it take up space that could be filled with better books.
This book offers a fresh perspective on life, making it a must-read for anyone seeking new insights.
The Midnight Library is simple yet super effective, making it a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and comfort.