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But it is not lives we regret not living that are the real problem. It is the regret itself. It's the regret that makes us shrivel and wither and feel like our own and other people's worst enemy.
We can't tell if any of those other versions would of been better or worse. Those lives are happening, it is true, but you are happening as well, and that is the happening we have to focus on.”
“Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book p ...more
We can't tell if any of those other versions would of been better or worse. Those lives are happening, it is true, but you are happening as well, and that is the happening we have to focus on.”
“Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book p ...more
"You don't have to understand life. You just have to live it."
Exploring the boundaries of human perception, The Midnight Library not only puts to test your view of the universe but completely obliterates it. Thereby, allowing you to see the things you never could before.
It isn't just a story, it's a feeling.
One that delves deep into your soul, tangling with it; until you are one with it and it is one with you.
This remarkable journey will have you stomping through the trenches of regret an ...more
Exploring the boundaries of human perception, The Midnight Library not only puts to test your view of the universe but completely obliterates it. Thereby, allowing you to see the things you never could before.
It isn't just a story, it's a feeling.
One that delves deep into your soul, tangling with it; until you are one with it and it is one with you.
This remarkable journey will have you stomping through the trenches of regret an ...more
Edit: 5/12/2021
You know what, even 9 months after I finished reading this book, out of nowhere, I'll start thinking about it. I guess it wasn't as mediocre as I initially thought.
So I'm bumping this up a star.
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I wanted to see what all the hype was about...
Reading the first half of the book, I was dissapointed. It was only a mediocre 3 star read, but it got slightly better in the second half. Yes, the plot does get a bit repetitive, but the writing was good. I could feel Nora's emotions and t ...more
You know what, even 9 months after I finished reading this book, out of nowhere, I'll start thinking about it. I guess it wasn't as mediocre as I initially thought.
So I'm bumping this up a star.
——×——
I wanted to see what all the hype was about...
Reading the first half of the book, I was dissapointed. It was only a mediocre 3 star read, but it got slightly better in the second half. Yes, the plot does get a bit repetitive, but the writing was good. I could feel Nora's emotions and t ...more
So I want to start off by saying that if the book club didn't vote for this as our January read, I most likely wouldn't have picked it up on my own ever. And now that I finished it, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have regretted it.
This isn't a bad book, it's just nothing I haven't seen before and I don't care about this concept enough to read it over and over again as if it's the first time like I can do with some others.
The beginning wasn't the most boring thing ever, I can think of worse ones, b ...more
This isn't a bad book, it's just nothing I haven't seen before and I don't care about this concept enough to read it over and over again as if it's the first time like I can do with some others.
The beginning wasn't the most boring thing ever, I can think of worse ones, b ...more
You can not get everything in this life, so enjoy what you have and be kind to others. A good read
The ending
I LOVED THE MESSAGE OF THIS BOOK
GO READ IT BESTIE
also check the trigger warnings!!!
I LOVED THE MESSAGE OF THIS BOOK
GO READ IT BESTIE
also check the trigger warnings!!!
The Midnight Library has a promising concept and moments of charm, but ultimately, it feels like a missed opportunity. Its heavy-handed delivery of life lessons detracts from the deeper exploration of its themes, and its repetitive structure diminishes the emotional impact of Nora's journey. For readers seeking a more nuanced or challenging exploration of alternate lives and personal transformation, this novel may feel disappointingly simplistic.
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This book was incredibly interesting and definitely deserves the hype it generated. This is my first Matt Haig book and definitely not my last. I love his writing style and the way he truly made me care about all the characters and their development. Sure, the ending was exactly what you hoped it would be but it wasn’t easy and simple and so I don’t feel like it discredited the hardships that Nora went through. She knew there was still a long way to go before she could be truly whole again but s
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