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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig
Aggregate Editorial Score72/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2020304 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2020. Nora Seed finds a library between life and death where each book represents a life she could have lived. A warm, life-affirming exploration of regret, possibility, and the reasons for living. Themes of regret, possibility, depression run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2020.

Book Details

AuthorMatt Haig
Published2020
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages304
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780525559474
Editorial Score72/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
winner · global
202066
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About the Author
Matt Haig
United Kingdom
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Designed to Feel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Midnight Library about?

Nora Seed finds a library between life and death where each book represents a life she could have lived. A warm, life-affirming exploration of regret, possibility, and the reasons for living.

Who wrote The Midnight Library?

The Midnight Library was written by Matt Haig, from United Kingdom. First published in 2020.

What awards has The Midnight Library won?

The Midnight Library has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2020.

Is The Midnight Library worth reading?

The Midnight Library is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 66/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in regret, possibility, depression.

Where can I buy The Midnight Library?

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What category is The Midnight Library?

The Midnight Library is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Midnight Library from?

The Midnight Library originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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