The Midnight Library

Author: Matt Haig

Category: Fiction

Language: Indonesian

Publication Year: 2021

Pages: 368

Description:

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig explores the intriguing idea of life choices through a magical library concept. The protagonist, Nora Seed, is caught between life and death, where she finds herself in a library that offers her the chance to live out alternate versions of her life based on different decisions she could have made.

With each "book" representing a possible life, Nora gets to experience regrets, missed opportunities, and the potential consequences of her past decisions, all while searching for what truly brings meaning to her existence. The story is both reflective and thought-provoking, inviting readers to consider how small choices can lead to vastly different lives.

Matt Haig does a good job balancing the serious existential themes with moments of light humor and heartwarming insights, making this a book that doesn’t feel too heavy despite its deep questions about happiness and regret. Nora’s journey through various "what-ifs" keeps the pace moving and offers plenty of engaging moments that will have readers thinking about their own lives.

If you're into books that make you reflect on the meaning of life but with a fantasy twist, this one's for you!

Personal Notes: