I just finished reading my first book for 2025, which was, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Now, let me share my thoughts on it while it's still fresh in my brain.
I am rating it a 3 out of 5. Not because it is a bad book, but because it didn't make me feel a surge of emotions I thought I would, given the reviews I read/heard from other people.
The concept of the book is honestly intriguing for me, but the storyline turned out to be predictable.
For those who haven't heard about this book, The Midnight Library is basically a place which allows the main character to visit and experience the other lives she could have lived, if only she chose differently in the various parts of her life.
As I said, the concept was cool. And even though this book didn't make it to my top favorite books, it did make me reflect on life.
It made me appreciate my current life more and reminded me that the life I have now is the best life I have so far. I can do something to make it better, but I can never do anything about the things of the past. So instead of wondering what my life would have been like if I did the things I didn't do or chose the decisions I didn't choose, I better just rewire my mind and think of the endless possibilities ahead of me.
As mentioned in the book, "It is easy to mourn the lives we aren't living." But really, how sure are we that the other lives we could have lived are better than the one we have now?
This life may be hard now, yes. But it is also in this life where we could change that narrative.
I guess what I am trying to say is that no life is perfect. But knowing that we are breathing in this very life that we have now is a reason enough to keep on going.
Let us live. And hopefully, live a life that sees the potential in us and the world around us.
Stay sane and safe!
Let's spread happiness.
herkeepsake
❤