![]() ![]() ![]() As she experiences these different lives, she grows in confidence, wisdom and self-knowledge and in creating such a relatable character, Haig managed to make some of this rub off us too. The lives themselves are full of surprises and we were often on the edge of our seats trying to figure out what would come next! It was Nora’s character development, however, that stole the show for us. Standing, stiffly, awkwardly, facing each. As Nora tries out all the different lives she could have lived (Olympic swimmer, rock star, landlady of a country pub, married to her ex etc), she feels frustrated that she can’t seem to find a life she wants to stay in but it was hope for the future rather than frustration at the present that shone through the novel. Nora blinked, and when she opened her eyes both she and Mrs Elm were standing in a different part of the library. The book also focusses on one character and one plot, Nora and her life, which means there’s no danger of getting lost in subplots or trying to remember characters’ names (perfect for squinty-eyed evenings).Ībove all, The Midnight Library, is a book of comfort and hope. She races to the book of her root life and writes I AM ALIVE on one of its blank pages. The Midnight Library captivated us in so many ways and the short, snappy chapters and no-nonsense prose made it one of the most engaging books we’ve read in a long time. ![]() Where, for an hour, a day or a month, she gets to dip into and sample lives where she made different choices, with the ultimate goal. ![]() If you’re looking for one of those unputdownable books that’s also an easy read, then you’re in the right place. The Midnight Library is the place where Nora gets to find out. ![]()
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