A cross between It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol and Waiting for Godot, The Midnight Library explores the question most of us have had – What if I had chosen a different route in life?
Nora Seed has many regrets and is at a low point in her life. The midnight library is her chance to experience where other choices would have taken her, to see if those choices would have turned out how she expected, to see if any of them would make her happier. She learns about herself and the up/down cycles in life as she lets go of some of her biggest regrets. For a book that starts out quite dark, it leaves readers with hope and a reason to reflect on their own lives.
I won’t give you more than that because it’s too easy to give spoilers with this one. A warning though, this book has had a mixture of reviews I think for two reasons: although it’s a quick read, it’s philosophical, and it deals with a character in a mental health crisis. I never felt it was depressing. It may cause you to consider your own life choices, but will hopefully lead you to hope and contentment.