The Life Impossible
By Matt Haig
- Release Date: 2024-09-03
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
The New York Times Bestseller
“An odyssey of action and awe.” —The New York Times
“A wry and tender love-letter to the best of being human.” —Benedict Cumberbatch
The remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, with more than nine million copies sold worldwide
“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet…”
When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.
Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the island, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.
Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.
Reviews
Might be life changing
5By apecial icknameI highlighted sentences and passages throughout the book that I want to read whenever I need them. I loved the variety of places the story could have ended but didn’t. Because I didn’t want it to end.Absolutely incredible
5By liv_SeayI haven’t been so deeply invested in a book since I was a little kid. I can’t express how amazing this book is.Absorbing
5By ElsieW.I couldn’t put this book down. It is enchanting like a breath of sweet fresh air!! Thank you for this adventure, I believe I will eat a fig now,LOVE MATT HAIG
5By Badassmom50My mom discarded The Midnight Library from a book club read - she “didn’t understand it” …and I picked it up. It was the beginning of my love of Matt Haig’s stories. The Life Impossible is a book about being present - noticing all the beauty life offers, even in time so trial and sadness. We forget. This book reminds us. Loved it.The life impossible by Matt Hagg
5By Lynn, Hans pack leaderI can’t really say what it was about this book, but I knew right from the beginning I was going to enjoy the book all the way to the end and I was correct . At the very first I thought this might be hard to get into or to keep track of, but it wasn’t . It was wonderful!Slow and boring
2By AGRekoSlow and boring and oh, so dumb. I’m embarrassed to have read it and for the author to have written it.What an imaginative romp!
5By Nell2450And at some point, we will come to see what is true, won't we? Magic, aliens, all things that we do not get understand but that was true about science in the past, it's true now, and it will always be true. Matt Haig brings these characters to life, and I can only Marvel out how his mind works, as he tries to describe to us what is happening within the indomitable Grace.Thanks
5By lizforever1947Life changing- brilliantLOVED THIS STORY!
5By jillhardy2Please please make a film of it! The storytelling is marvelous as is all of Matt Haig’s novels. Keep them coming!The Life Impossible
5By GloJLoI fell in love with Matt Haig's writing when I read The Midnight Library. (Who wouldn't?) His newest effort about impossibly esoteric happenings is just as deep, rich, and wise. I feel like I should create fridge magnets out of several of his sentences. I will be watching for more of his heart-and-mind sharings. Thank you, Matt!A magical & uplifting story with colorful characters
5By Scrappy Scrabble ManA lovely lovely book in every possible way.Just ok
2By Cut woodNot much to it. I thought it was repetitive and a bit boring.Warmth and Mysticism
5By BigAppleGregUnexpected kindness grows into a captivating story about missed connection type friendships, sprinkled with a unique mysticism found nowhere on Earth. Have always heard about the magic of Mallorca - and I’ll have to see for myself, smelling the flowers and petting the animals along the way. Heartwarming and looking forward to catching up on others written by Matt Haig.A nice escape.
4By BPR136It is a good book. It is pleasant, easy to read, and a nice escape from every day life.A magical read
5By FLGrace22I couldn’t put it down. I love everything about this book.Meh….
2By kay neelI had high hopes for The Life Impossible, especially since I thoroughly enjoyed The Midnight Library. However, I found that the pacing of this book was quite slow, with the main plot taking a long time to emerge. For much of the story, it felt as though the protagonist was on a wild goose chase, and it wasn't until about 70% through that the narrative truly began to unfold. While there were some standout moments and thought-provoking passages, overall, I struggled to connect with the story as a whole. Unfortunately, it didn’t resonate with me as much as I had hoped.Incredible read
5By MKMcGeeAt no point did I know what was going to happen next - it was filled with beautiful imagery and sentiments that truly moved me.Another Great Read!
4By Eryn1617Excellent Characters. Engaging storytelling & Storyline. This is the second of his books I’ve read (read The Midnight Library and loved it!). Recommend!Simply Outstanding
5By JesiThis is a hands down must read!
