From the book cover, I wasn't expecting this book to carry such a meaningful story behind it. I felt impacted by the idea that the story conveyed and the importance of living life with no regrets. There are tons of philosophical references tied to life that really made me realize how valuable our lives are.
Nora Seed lives a mundane life and one day everything seems to be going down hills. She happens to either have bad luck and event after event tumble down bad news, from her cat dying, to getting fired, she is overwhelmed and sees no meaning in living. At the tipping point of suicide, Nora opens her eyes and finds herself trapped in the Midnight Library and is instructed by Mrs. Elm to select a life from one of the many books and try them out. Nora also comes across a book of regrets where it is written everything she once wanted to become such as a mother, Rockstar, swimmer, etc.
There is a powerful meaning behind this story and I would recommend everyone who may seem like they need a push or a bit of motivation to keep going to read it. I felt a bit disinterested after she tried a few lives but nevertheless, I will always remember this story so fondly.
Rating:4
Format: Audiobook
Author: Matt Haig
Narrator: Carey Mulligan
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
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