A review by doriandelioncourt
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

This book is trying too hard to be quotable, mental health is romanticised, and the story is appropriating an "aesthetic" to committing suicide.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent