I devoured 'The Midnight Library' in one sitting—it's that kind of book. The moment Nora steps into that eerie library between life and death, I felt like I was right there with her, flipping through the pages of her 'what-if' lives. The concept hooked me instantly: what if I’d pursued that abandoned career? What if I’d stayed in that relationship? Matt Haig turns existential dread into a gripping adventure.

The pacing is flawless. One minute Nora’s a glaciologist (with zero ice knowledge), the next she’s a rockstar forgetting her own lyrics. Each life feels like a mini-episode of 'Black Mirror,' but warmer and with more chess metaphors. I laughed when she panicked about suddenly having kids, then cried when she realized how tiny choices ripple across lifetimes.

Yes, the ending is predictable—but in the best way, like comfort food for the soul. That final scene with Mrs. Elm? Chills. It’s not about shock value; it’s about the quiet truth that our 'ordinary' lives are already full of magic if we stop regretting the paths untaken.

Critics call it repetitive, but isn’t that the point? Nora keeps relearning the same lesson until it sticks—just like we do in real life. Keep tissues handy for page 137 (‘flashes of wonder and beauty’ wrecked me) and maybe a notebook for all the lines you’ll want to tattoo on your heart.