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I really REALLY like this book.
Like in the midnight library I really like how messily human the main character is, makes it feel much more real. I feel like Matt Haig does a really good job in conveying Tom's feeling of being kind of trapped, never being able to truly live his life, making the resolution of him finally reclaiming his freedom towards the end feel so rewarding - especially the final chapter.
I give it a 4.5 and not a five because of a couple things at the end. I feel like the twist of Marion working with Hendrich kind of came out of nowhere, sure twists are meant to be shocking and maybe I'm missing something but it really did feel out of the blue. Despite this, I think the whole idea of her being manipulated by Hendrich works well, and suits his character. On top of that, we never hear anything about Agnes, she was close to Hendrich so I'd expect her to have some kind of reaction to him dying in the end but there's nothing.
That being said I thoroughly enjoyed this book and, like with the midnight library, I felt a sense of hopefulness upon finishing if. Would recommend :)
I really REALLY like this book.
Like in the midnight library I really like how messily human the main character is, makes it feel much more real. I feel like Matt Haig does a really good job in conveying Tom's feeling of being kind of trapped, never being able to truly live his life, making the resolution of him finally reclaiming his freedom towards the end feel so rewarding - especially the final chapter.
I give it a 4.5 and not a five because of a couple things at the end. I feel like the twist of Marion working with Hendrich kind of came out of nowhere, sure twists are meant to be shocking and maybe I'm missing something but it really did feel out of the blue. Despite this, I think the whole idea of her being manipulated by Hendrich works well, and suits his character. On top of that, we never hear anything about Agnes, she was close to Hendrich so I'd expect her to have some kind of reaction to him dying in the end but there's nothing.
That being said I thoroughly enjoyed this book and, like with the midnight library, I felt a sense of hopefulness upon finishing if. Would recommend :)