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Published March 3, 2021

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June 26, 2025
Title: A Beautiful Reflection on Choices and Regret – A Review of The Midnight Library
⭐ Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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One of those books, The Midnight Library, makes you stop and think about your own life. Matt Haig transforms a straightforward "what if" idea into an emotional journey through mental health, hope, and self-acceptance. He asks the question, "What if you could undo your regrets and live different versions of your life?" The story follows Nora Seed, who finds herself in a mysterious library between life and death. Each book in the library represents a different life she could have lived. Through each version, we see how even her biggest regrets may not have led to better outcomes. The message that even an "ordinary" life can be beautiful and meaningful touched me most. The writing is straightforward yet powerful. It dealt with issues like depression and regret with compassion, which I appreciated. A few moments felt a bit predictable, but overall the emotional impact was strong and lasting.
This book is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about second chances, alternate realities, and emotional healing. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or curious about how small choices can shape our lives, I highly recommend it.
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July 8, 2025
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is one of those rare novels that quietly lingers in your mind long after you’ve finished it. The premise feels simple at first — a woman named Nora Seed finds herself in a mysterious library suspended between life and death. But what unfolds is a deeply personal journey through the lives she could have lived, based on every decision she ever second-guessed.

What struck me most wasn’t just the concept (which is brilliant), but how emotionally real it all felt. Nora’s regrets are painfully relatable, and her internal struggles feel honest, not dramatized. Haig’s writing doesn’t try to be overly clever — it’s calm, reflective, and sometimes even poetic. A few sections do feel repetitive, but that’s also the point: how we often replay the same “what ifs” in our own minds.

In the end, the book reminds you — gently, but firmly — that your current life, with all its imperfections, might be more valuable than you think. It’s a beautiful read for anyone who’s ever felt stuck or unsure about their past. I’d recommend it especially to readers who enjoy character-driven stories that ask big questions about life, meaning, and possibility
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June 10, 2022
Tenia una idea interesante y todo el potencial del mundo para ser uno de los mejores libros. Sin embarzo,se volvia al repetitivo en algunas partes y sobre todo recayo mucho en parecer un libro de autoayuda con muchas frases motivacionales demasiado directas.
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September 29, 2022
I wanna “do over” too!

“Do overs” – such an appealing idea! Even better – do your life over and see if it works out, if it doesn’t, do over again! Clever time-traveling journey that asks/answers the question, “What’s the very best way to live?” Loved it!
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April 21, 2021
Great read

I enjoyed this book, it was different then any other book I’ve read. It was thought provoking and makes you wonder about decisions that you’ve made in your own life.
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July 31, 2022
I loved it. A bit mind-bending for me at times but also uplifting and hopeful... I loved the perspective.
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December 20, 2022
If a certain event did NOT happen within the first few pages (which reduced me to a bawling mess in the laundromat), I would have rated this book much higher.
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November 30, 2024
his book offers a thought-provoking exploration of life's choices and second chances, wrapped in a fantastical yet relatable narrative. A perfect pick for those pondering "what if?
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