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A novel about regret, hope, and second chances exploring the choices that make us who we are.
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 had made other choices... Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?
A dazzling novel about all the choices that go into a life well lived, from the internationally bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How To Stop Time.
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.
This book changed my perspective on life. The concept of the library between life and death is so beautifully executed, and Nora's journey through different possible lives is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. I couldn't put it down!
Matt Haig has a unique talent for exploring complex philosophical concepts in an accessible way. The Midnight Library is profound yet easy to read, with characters that feel real and relatable. Highly recommend to anyone questioning their life choices.
A wonderful premise executed with heart. While I found some parts a bit predictable, the overall message about appreciating the life you have is powerful. The writing is beautiful and I finished it in just two sittings.
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