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apoppyinthewind's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Animal death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
daisymoffit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
mmidi's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
ker_bers257's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Vomit, and Car accident
chelle22's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
clavishorti's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Right from the first page, the book plunges you into a thick, all-encompassing darkness. It’s more than just the usual sadness—it’s a heavy, suffocating gloom that seeps into every part of the protagonist’s world. You’re immediately faced with deep loneliness, intense depression, and a loss of any will to live. Nora Seed, our main character, feels stuck in a relentless inner battle, where life has lost all direction and purpose. Before you dive in, here’s a heads-up: this book is emotionally charged and deals with some heavy themes that could trigger feelings of sadness or even depression. So, it’s super important to check in with yourself and make sure you’re in a stable mental place before starting.
The themes in this book are far from light. The Midnight Library digs deep into those regrets that haunt us, the ‘what ifs’ of choices made in the past that never seem to stop lurking, and the dilemmas we face in making decisions about our lives. Through Nora’s journey, we enter this magical library—a place that serves as a bridge between life and death,
On a personal note, this book hit me hard. It taught me so much about finding value in life, even when things feel bleak. I was reminded to embrace every decision I’ve made, with all the ups and downs that come with them, and to live with mindfulness and acceptance. The Midnight Library made me look inward, rethink my own choices, and consider how I want to move forward from here.
In the end, this isn’t just a story—it’s a reflection on what life is and how we choose to live it. If you’re looking for a book that gives you more than just a plot, but offers a deeper meaning about life and self-discovery, then this one is definitely worth your time. I wholeheartedly recommend The Midnight Library by Matt Haig to anyone ready to see life from a new angle through the eyes of a character who feels so incredibly real and relatable.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Addiction, Self harm, and Vomit
emilyacv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Self harm, and Death of parent
cha_len_novels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices… Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?”
― Matt Haig, The Midnight Library
Graphic: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
pompii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Desde que empecé a leerlo no podía parar, tenía ganas de ver como se resolvía todo y como acababa nora,
Es un libro con bastantes toques filosóficos que te hace reflexionar sobre la vida. La enseñanza que yo saco es que por muchas formas de vivir que existan, siempre va a tener su lado malo, por lo que hay que saber apreciar el lado bueno y malo de la vida. Me ha dejado con una sensación de esperanza, de que siempre hay otras perspectivas y formas de ver la vida.
Creo que es un libro que puede ayudar mucho a gente que ha perdido la esperanza en todo, ya que es facil identificarse con la protagonista.
Qué curioso cómo la vida te da una perspectiva radicalmente nueva de las cosas si esperas el tiempo necesario
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death, Vomit, Car accident, and Death of parent
thetinysnail's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Self harm, and Vomit