The Midnight Library

A Journey Through Choices and Regrets

Matt Haig author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Published:18th Feb '21

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Nora Seed's journey through the Midnight Library explores alternate lives and the choices that define us, inviting reflection on regret and fulfillment.

In The Midnight Library, Nora Seed finds herself in a peculiar situation as her life spirals downward. On the brink of despair, she is transported to a library that exists between life and death. This library holds an infinite number of books, each representing a different life she could have lived had she made different choices. Each book offers her a glimpse into the possibilities that lie ahead, allowing her to explore the roads not taken and the dreams deferred.

As Nora navigates through various lives, she encounters both the joys and the challenges of each existence. The narrative delves into themes of regret, hope, and the search for meaning, prompting readers to reflect on their own choices and the impact they have on their lives. The library serves as a metaphorical space where Nora can confront her past decisions and reconsider her definition of success and happiness.

Ultimately, The Midnight Library poses profound questions about the nature of life and the importance of embracing our imperfections. Nora's journey through the library becomes a quest for self-discovery, as she learns that every life has its own set of challenges and that true fulfillment comes from appreciating the life we have. This thought-provoking novel encourages readers to cherish their own stories and recognize that every choice shapes their unique path.

A beguiling read, filled with warmth and humour, and a vibrant celebration of the power of books to change lives * * Sunday Times * *
A beautiful fable, an It's a Wonderful Life for the modern age - impossibly timely when we are all stuck in a world we wish could be different -- JODI PICOULT
A celebration of life's possibilities . . . A beautiful concept . . . Charming * * Guardian * *
A rare and welcome light of hope and wisdom in the darkness -- JOANNE HARRIS
A wonderful story . . . Such a beautiful book to get lost in -- Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2
I can't describe how much his work means to me. So necessary . . . The king of empathy -- JAMEELA JAMIL
Warm and humorous * * The Times * *
A brilliant premise and great fun to have so many stories within one book * * Daily Mail * *
Amazing and utterly beautiful, The Midnight Library is everything you'd expect from the genius storyteller who is Matt Haig -- JOANNA CANNON
Absorbing . . . A vision of limitless possibility, of new roads taken, of new lives lived, of a whole different world available to us somehow, somewhere, might be exactly what's wanted in these troubled and troubling times * * New York Times * *

ISBN: 9781786892737

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 19mm

Weight: 222g

320 pages

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