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A review by ldandridge
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Really enjoyed this one. Great concept, well-executed. A quick read but a lot of heart and depth packed into it without feeling too cheesy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Vomit, Medical content, Stalking, and Car accident
The book starts with a suicide attempt - it is mentioned in the first few pages (if not the first page), and the main character's limbo between life and death forms the structure of the book. While it is a major plot point I didn't think the descriptions of suicide were particularly graphic or upsetting, and ultimately the protagonist decides that she has a strong will to live and does not want her suicide attempt to have been a successful one. .