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Kirsten Hacker asked this question about The Midnight Library:
Why are 50% of the reviews from the past couple of days less than three stars, yet this book has an overall rating of 4.31 stars? Is this book a magnet for paid-for reviews while those who spend their hard-earned money on it don't like it?
James B Simple, I think books like this will always split opinion. You might see it as a parable, an original outlook that flirts with a difficult subject. Yo…moreSimple, I think books like this will always split opinion. You might see it as a parable, an original outlook that flirts with a difficult subject. You might not. I accept its not for everyone and certainly shouldn’t be seen as some universal guide to life; it’s a novel after all. It provokes a reaction, that seems clear. There are thoughtful themes woven through the book which in my humble opinion provide some clues about coping with everyday life and are worth thinking about. However, all said and done it’s a story about a character dealing with her issues, which wont cover everyone’s experience with mental health and I don’t think that is the authors intention. Enjoy it, don’t enjoy it, you choose, and that’s the beauty of life.(less)
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