Bought as a gift but it unfortunately arrived damaged, so the seller said I could keep it and get a replacement for the gift. I didn't plan on reading it, but i felt like i should so i read it and couldn't put it down, it made me smile, it triggered memories, some good , some bad, made me cry my eyes out (I also lost my baby (cat) not very long ago), so that part absolutely broke me, I miss her every day, it hurts my heart so much, and I have never felt OK since she went to heaven, that part broke my heart, I was in tears, especially the page that is blank except for " I miss my cat I'm tired", I felt that with all of my heart and soul, I have said these exact words, tired with pain, grief, heartbreak, life. I too lived a life (2years ago) with cancer, I too lived the life where I was in a car accident and fractured my ribs, my happy place is also a library, and my "Mrs elms ", would be Mr Giles (a librarian on buffy the vampire slayer, that tv show got me through bullies at home, bullies at school and got me through cancer, it gives me strength, when i was a kid i would pretend giles was my dad, i thought he was an amazing father figure, i loved how kind he was to buffy, so giles is a comfort to me), the leads name is Nora, mine rhymes with hers, father much the same as nora's, and my favourite poet is robert frost, i also love animals too and would love to have the funds to open a rescue centre, i worked as a carer for elderly people, i too always made time to sit with them, nobody should feel alone, my dream was to learn piano and to be the author of a published book, I let fear and other people get in my head my whole life, and it stopped me living, truly living, it was crazy reading this, I felt like the author went into my head and wrote about me, this book couldn't have arrived into my life at a better time, by the time I finished it, I felt so incredibly inspired, I decided I'm going to live, really live, I'm going to learn piano ( I have one in my house an electric piano ( its my soulmates piano ), I've never tried to play it, but Ive always wanted to learn, I've had an amazing idea for a few novel's that I have notes written down for, but now I feel inspired, I'm going to write the novel's, and then I can say I did it, regardless of the outcome, I can say I did that. Thankyou a thousand times to this amazing author, your book, your words, your creativity has given me that motivation. Thankyou! You're a true genius, this book, this story is truly amazing, I read ALOT of books, but this one is different, I recommend that everybody read this at least once in their life, (if you, like me have depression and anxiety make sure you take breaks ,maybe a day off reading inbetween chapters as it's an emotional roller coaster, but absolutely worth it in the end. :) 11/10 amazing!
Read more

📚 Book Review: “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig 🌟 Rating: 4/5 A lot of people rated this book highly on the internet, and I snapped it up as the story, multiple lives from multiple choices, the what-ifs and could-have-beens, sounded exactly my thing. I got through this pretty quickly, it’s not a long book and easy to read. 👍🏼 Things I Loved: ~ Who doesn’t love a story with endless possibilities and loving other lives? This had a very ‘Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ feel, which is a GREAT film btw. ~ This was a super easy read - the chapters flowed well and the chop and change kept the pace. I flew through this book in a couple of sittings. ~ It’s so thought-provoking and relatable. 👎🏼 Things I Didn’t Like: ~ The actual ending itself is predictable, but still pretty wholesome. Overall Thoughts: It’s a cute book but not the groundbreaking book the internet bigged it up to be. This would be an easy recommendation to someone getting into reading and with a short attention span, but it lacked the opportunity to really develop depth and explored Nora’s different lives altogether a little too quickly, I felt.
Read more

It has been said that hugely popular works (be it songs/movies/or in this case, books), become ‘Marmite’ – loved or hated in equal measure. Of course, we all have our own views. In this instance respecting the 250,000 views (250,000!!!) some have accused Haig of a ‘juvenile writing style’ – ye gods, I’ve been penning novels for YEARS, and if I could write half as well as Mr Haig, I’d be well satisfied. The basic, dialogue-heavy style suits the story. I found it more immersive. I think a flowery, academic style would jar with the reader. The dialogue, so natural, seemed to leap off the page – it flowed so beautifully. It made me care. As to being ‘predictable’ – hardly! For one thing, I really thought our heroine would end up with Hugh – the champion slider. Not Ash – though in the end, the story was full of surprises, like when a character sussed what was really going on and rumbled her; the aforementioned Hugh, who was experiencing (AND remembering) the same multiverse effect. Or the tragedies that would have ensued had she made a different decision, and lived that alternative life for real. Or that she would realise she was enough, and could pursue Ash, or anyone else, for that matter, on her own terms. I never thought it would end as it did, with her playing chess with The Librarian for real. The story kind of came full circle, and was satisfying, for all that (a pal said she didn’t want it to end). I guess the novel was a riff on Life on Mars/It’s a Wonderful Life/Sliders (the US tv show) and Quantum leap. It even had echoes of kids’ tv show Mr Ben! It was that inventive. For all that, the story never felt like a rip-off of the foregoing. More like a nod to that particular strand of fantasy genre. When I finished it (I devoured it, and resented every minute I had to sacrifice to attend to other things), I couldn’t sleep. It touched me so deeply. We all have regrets – the ‘what if’ scenario. How different our lives might have been if we’d done this, or that. If only… What we forget is: there is always a price to pay, whatever our decision, and that the grass isn’t always greener. Indeed, a pal once said: “It’s not only greener – there’s a quagmire underneath!” The gentle tone reminded me of Michael Ende’s style, author of The Neverending Story – teaching us truths about the human condition, without bashing the point home. Now for those of us who despair at the naysayers (as is their privilege), just recall the words of a famous author, who once declaimed: “Those who criticize Lord of the Rings – (insert any pop culture ref: Star Wars, Star Trek, for instance) – are throwing rocks at Mount Everest!” Nuff said.
Read more

Predictable, sure, but so wonderfully written and very affirming. The adventures into her other lives are very well drawn and feel lived in and real. Worlds strongly recommend.
Read more

Se lo compré a mi mamá y lo leyó en 1 semana
Read more

"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig is a captivating and thought-provoking read that I couldn’t put down! The premise of the book—exploring the infinite possibilities of life through a library filled with alternate versions of one’s life—intrigued me from the start. The main character, Nora, finds herself in a unique situation where she can choose different lives based on the decisions she could have made. Haig beautifully weaves themes of regret, hope, and the importance of our choices, making it relatable and deeply moving. I found myself reflecting on my own life choices and the paths I could have taken, which made the reading experience even more engaging. The writing style is accessible and engaging, with a perfect balance of humor and poignancy. Each chapter left me eager to see where Nora’s journey would take her next. The emotional depth of the story resonated with me long after I turned the last page. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about the "what ifs" in life. It's not just a story about choices; it's a reminder to appreciate the life we have. Highly recommend!
Read more

Gostei bastante e me vi na protagonista. Não sou diagnosticada com depressão, mas sei que tenho muita ansiedade e depois de muitas mortes em minha família, o mundo se tornou ainda mais sem sentido para mim e fico me perguntando se minha vida não seria melhor se eu tivesse feito outras escolhas. Gostei de ver ela vivendo diversas vidas. Diferente dela, no entanto, agora estou terminando minha faculdade e estou pensando no que fazer da vida, porque sinto que errei feio na faculdade, estou há 10 anos e foram 10 anos sem muitos avanços em minha vida, sinto que se tivesse escolhido outra faculdade mais fácil para mim, teria terminado bem mais rápido. Mas é isso, e agora estou com pavor de escolher o caminho errado de novo, e também com pavor de, assim como na faculdade, não ter coragem de desistir e acabar em algo que não me deixa feliz de novo. Mas é isso, me vi na personagem porque tenho essa de ficar me imaginando em mil cenários diferentes, mas acabo achando que em todos serei infeliz. Mas ótima leitura, o final não foi surpreendente, mas foi de aquecer o coração.
Read more

Book came in great condition and this book is REALLY great!
Read more

Good book
Read more