REVIEW: The Midnight Library (Matt Haig)

Book: The Midnight Library

Author: Matt Haig.

My rating: 4.5/5.

Premise: Between life and death, there is a library. Up until now, Nora's life has been full of regret and misery. But things are about to change the books in the Midnight Library enable Nora to live as if she had done things differently - she can undo every one of her regrets. Before time runs out, she must answer the ultimate question: what is the best way to live?

Trigger warning ⚠️ this book is covers depression and suicide.

I loved this book. It was one I didn't realise I needed. Nora can't see her life amounting to anything. But through living different lives, she picks apart all the ways she measures herself and her life. It's a book about how the simple things in life make it worthwhile. Our lives are interconnected, so our decisions can affect other people, and vice versa. Throughout, there is a question of what the perfect life is? Is there a life where we're always happy and never feel pain? Honestly, this book is a real breath of fresh air and makes you value yourself more. Read this book!