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A review by midwifereading
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
4.0
3.5⭐
The Midnight Library left me with a warm fuzzy feeling and a smile on my face. I loved it.
Much like "It's a Wonderful Life," the book opens on Nora in a state of such deep despair, regret, and depression, it ends on a glorious, but soft, note of hope.
I appreciated the story, the library, Mrs. Elms, and Nora's heart journey as she tries on different might-have-beens. Seeking the one perfect life, she grows and learns that there is no perfect life -- there's only living.
For some reason, I think The Midnight Library was the right book at the right time for me. This is a beautiful story that is not a simple gender-swapped retelling of a classic. It's fresh, relevant, and comforting. Especially if you're dealing with depression. While there are no easy fixes, Nora's journey resembles my own, and I found myself relating to her more than I expected to.
In no way does it represent everyone's journey, but I found it freeing and kind and honest and hopeful. It's a modern day fable, not meant to be taken literally, but meant to teach something beautiful.
The Midnight Library left me with a warm fuzzy feeling and a smile on my face. I loved it.
Much like "It's a Wonderful Life," the book opens on Nora in a state of such deep despair, regret, and depression, it ends on a glorious, but soft, note of hope.
I appreciated the story, the library, Mrs. Elms, and Nora's heart journey as she tries on different might-have-beens. Seeking the one perfect life, she grows and learns that there is no perfect life -- there's only living.
For some reason, I think The Midnight Library was the right book at the right time for me. This is a beautiful story that is not a simple gender-swapped retelling of a classic. It's fresh, relevant, and comforting. Especially if you're dealing with depression. While there are no easy fixes, Nora's journey resembles my own, and I found myself relating to her more than I expected to.
In no way does it represent everyone's journey, but I found it freeing and kind and honest and hopeful. It's a modern day fable, not meant to be taken literally, but meant to teach something beautiful.