A book about life and death has been done a million times, in a wide variation. However, the title caught my attention more so than the blurb. I mean, who wouldn't love a library at midnight. Thy mystery of it all! So, of course, it sat on my TBR forever until I finally picked it up ... and then read it all in one sitting
Pros:
If you read this book at 21 or 25, I'm not sure if it'll have the exact same impact as it did for me ... a middle-aged, almost completely over the hill, woman. The reason I say that is not to demean those in their twenties, but it's something about late 40's, almost 50's, which makes you stop and think ... what if?
In this beautifully written book, Nora has been through it. Her life has been ... well ... rough. She feels as if there is nothing right and makes a very permanent decision. First, if you are thinking of harming yourself, please call someone, anyone, there are people who love you and don't want you to hurt yourself. Nora felt as if she had no one to be there for her.
When she opens her eyes, she's in the Midnight Library and the books are her life, at various points. Now she can 'redo' it all. The right way, or so it seems. Now, I'm not one to spoil a story, but we - myself included - all have THAT moment in life where it all changes. Which is why I stated if you're older reading this book, then you'll know what this particular moment it. This is what Nora had to learn, in the Library and in her life. Did she learn it? Well, read the book and see.
Cons:
Normally, I love fast paced books. I'm too busy to have a story linger on and on, but there are some moments/events in Nora's life that I wish the author would have spent more time on, because they were significant for her, and the story.
Rating:
I give this book 4 1/2 stars and would definitely recommend it to others!
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