• The Midnight Library

  • By: Matt Haig
  • Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
  • Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,295 ratings)

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The Midnight Library

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
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Publisher's 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

Critic reviews

"Beautiful." (Jodi Picoult)

"Uplifting." (i)

"Absorbing.' (New York Times)

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Couldn't stop listening

I loved the idea of the midnight library. It captured me and i was hooked.

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Masterpiece

This book is an absolute masterpiece both in story, conceptual and performance level. Right length and depth to get into the versions of character's life but not get bored.

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A feast for the imagination

A feast of the imagination traveling through Nora’s many lives with many life lessons taught along the way.....

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Beautiful and perfect COVID read

Carey reads the book so well and you learn to love Nora. It gives you a real fresh perspective on the joy of life and the meaning of existence.

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inspirational

inspirational story told very well. presented so well that I Will be searching for more audio books presented by the speaker.

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Gem of a book

This book is just inspired. It sparks your imagination and makes you think about decisions and regrets in life. I think it’s an absolute beauty of a book and it is wonderfully narrated. 10 out of 10, you won’t regret reading / listening!

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Great performance, heartwarming message

The narrator brought Nora to life and had a really pleasing voice. Besides that, the overall theme of the book is a nice antidote to our age of social media, perfectionism, and FOMO

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la trama inicial

me gusta la idea inicial de las consecuencias de nuestras decisiones que cambian el rumbo de nuestra vida y la relación con los arrepentimientos, sin embargo después me pareció algo repetitivo. estuvo entretenido.

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Beautiful book

Truly beautiful book. I recommend it to people who feel stuck in their lives and cannot see a way out. This could be the motivation you needed.

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loved it!

a good narrator makes such a difference. this book will truly help some people for sure. no regrets!

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