#26 in Contemporary fiction
The Midnight Train
- 305
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list, peaked at #10
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About the book
When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop? No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there. The chance to re-live the moments that meant most. To see what kind of person you really were. For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice. Before he gave it all away. He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . . A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 53 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 22% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Contemporary fiction average of 7.8. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 53 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Thank you, thank you!!! Since reading The Midnight Library, I have searched for similar titles. While they are out there, no one writes quite like Matt Haig. I'm not sure how to best describe it but his books just speak to me in a way others don't. They are a rarity, a true gift for any reader. I feel like there are few people in the world that don't think about the “what ifs.” I am definitely one of those people so I understood and felt for Wilbur throughout the story and his many regrets in life. I wanted the best for not only him, but the people in his life who cared for him. I was rooting …”
Frequently asked
What is The Midnight Train rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 53 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Midnight Train worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 53 ratings, which puts it ahead of 54 % of the Contemporary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read The Midnight Train?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 305 pages.
Where does The Midnight Train rank?
#26 in Contemporary fiction on the current snapshot.
Was The Midnight Train a bestseller?
Yes — 1 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #10. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is The Midnight Train?
It has 305 pages — shorter than 88% of the ranked books in Contemporary fiction.
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