The Midnight Library

A few parts were overwrought and a little predictable, but I found it to be very relatable and overall enjoyed my time with the book.

2nd listen through: the above still encapsulates my experience, although this time fewer parts seemed unnecessarily long... maybe i was just in a more compatible headspace this time

...ok i'm pretty sure this is the fourth time i've listened to this book despite the official records on goodreads. i still don't think it's like, a really great book, but it's good. and i feel a strong connection to it. i suppose that's not surprisin', it's very relevant to the thoughts i struggle with in life. and nora is relatable and pleasant enough.

even so, i'm always left with a feelin' of slight unhappiness whenever finishin' a book like the midnight library, in a like, ‘oh things turned out really well for this fictional character but gestures at self'. but it's only a slight feelin', and in the larger picture of my life i'm happy to have the reminder that, things might be able to be better, if i work towards it.

hurray for the midnight library. i guess.