I’ve read a few of Matt Haig’s books and I always enjoy his stories. I had heard quite a lot of hype about The Midnight Library and although I’m a little late to the party, I’ve just finished reading it.
Here is a little more about the book.
The Blurb
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?
My Thoughts
Nora the main character feels that she has exhausted all means of living a happy life, in sheer desperation, turns to suicide to end it all.
This storyline draws heavily on depression and having regrets in life so it can be quite triggering. With that said, it does teach us through the plot that happiness can be found in the smallest things if we can just be easier on ourselves.
Basically, Nora is in limbo in this strange realm that is purposely made for her to reflect on her life decisions. To discover where she went wrong, should she feel the deep regret that she does? Or should she be kinder to herself and put it down to experience?
She re-visits these points in her life through the library books and we follow along on her self-discovery journey.
Although it is not something that I would normally read, I enjoyed The Midnight Library. I think we could all take a little away from the book. Don’t let the paths you first chose to walk down determine your future.
Things happen, people change, life goes on. Live and enjoy the now!
Available from Amazon.
This sounds like a really interesting book and story.
Love to read this too
Sounds a beautiful read 📚
One of the mums at the school actually recommended this book to me, I fancied something different from my usual type and this does sound wonderful. I will buy it at some point.
I had not heard of the book before reading this. It sounds like a good read
I enjoyed the Midnight Library and thought it was such an intriguing story. I loved the idea of little changes leading to big live changes.
I read The Midnight Library a while ago and absolutely loved it! I’m a big fan of Matt Haig’s children’s Christmas stories too, they’re the perfect read this time of year 🙂
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Suicide and depression are real problems which plague too many people. It sounds like an interesting concept to try out the other lives and choices you could have made. #MMBC
sounds a great book
SOunds a really interesting story!
This book sounds very interesting. I am always up for checking out a new book. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it.
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Thank you for the review. This book sounds appealing and so does the Guardian’s quote: ‘A celebration of life’s possibilities.’
This book looks full of mystery with lots of twists and turns, cannot wait to read it!
I will be adding this to my wishlist!
This has been on my TBR pile for a while now. Might have to be my next read
This looks an exciting read, perfect for a cosy Autumn evening!
I enjoyed reading this book