Category - Fiction / Fantasy
Format - Hardcover
Condition - New
Listed - 9 months ago
Views - 37
Ships From - Texas
Est. Publication Date - Sep 2020
Seller Description
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better? In The Midnight Library, Matt Haig's enchanting blockbuster novel, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.
Additional Information
The Midnight Library: A Novel
ISBN: 9780525559474
Publisher Description
Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you ...
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PangoBooks readers have mixed feelings about this book, though many appreciate its thought-provoking exploration of life's "what ifs" and its impact on their self-reflection and mental health perspectives. Several readers praise the book for its quick pace, the engaging premise of exploring alternate lives, and the emotional depth that resonates with personal experiences of regret and mental health struggles. However, others critique it for predictability, repetitiveness, and its somewhat shallow treatment of serious themes like mental health and suicide, suggesting it leans too heavily on clichés or self-help style messages. While some readers found the main character, Nora, relatable and inspiring, others felt she lacked depth and complexity. The book's ability to offer comfort and optimism was a highlight for many, even if the execution was imperfect.