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  • By: Matt Haig
  • Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
  • Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (28,941 ratings)
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The Midnight Library

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Summary

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON
READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021
WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION

Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

©2020 Matt Haig (P)2020 Canongate Books Ltd

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"Absorbing.' (New York Times)

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Finished Too Quickly

I really enjoyed this book, so much so I couldn't stop listening to it and I finished it too soon. Cary Mulligan's narration was excellent and perfect for Norma's voice and the concept of the book was brilliant.

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Ok

Good narration but a little bit too moralistic for me but okay to listen to.

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Gorgeous Book!

Absolutely love this book, the twists and turns it takes just keeps you wanting to listen!

Beautifully written and deals with the stigma surrounding mental health in an honest, meaningful way. The whole book makes you appreciate life, thank you Matt Haig!!

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Great!

This was a new one to me. Took a gamble with a new author but didn't regret it!
original storyline, heartwarming and thought provoking. Loved it right to the end.
will now be trying another of his novels I think.
Recommend

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really enjoyed this

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the concept and the narrator was excellent. I can see it as a film one day. it really made me think about my own life too and to get a better perspective on things.

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just lovely

just lovely. I think I needed this right now in my life. story and performance are excellent

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Great book

I Really enjoyed this book. It was pleasantly uplifting and a great plot. Thought provoking

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A wonderful journey

A beautiful tale from start to finish, read excellently by Carey Mulligan. Finished it in about 2 days, would recommend and will listen to it again in the future.

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very thought provoking

It made me think about things I would have done differently and that if I had where would I be now.

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Very interesting ideas

I really enjoyed this. apart from a couple of hiccups over pronunciation (Caius college is pronounced keys fyi) I thought the narrator had good pace and suitable tone for the story. I didn't lose focus and have to rewind once, which us unusual. I enjoyed it very much.

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