A review by allymf
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective
  • 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

4.5

It's a good, reflective, insightful, philosophical, highly readable piece. I would recommend this book most to individuals who are depressed about their future or are seeking meaning while facing serious choices or undergoing a major life transition. I would describe the feeling of the book as confrontational, cathartic, and ultimately soothing/therapeutic for those people. Major trigger warning for suicide ideation, but tackles this issue compassionate y.

Only thing it needs is maybe... Less predictability? A bit more excitement? The message is good but maybe a bit too on the nose at times.
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