God and Other Librarians

Contains spoilers

Summary

  • Nora Seed is talking to Mrs. Elm, the librarian of the Midnight Library.
  • Nora questions if Mrs. Elm is God, based on their previous interactions and the surreality of the Midnight Library.
  • Mrs. Elm hints that Nora is changing; instead of wanting to die, she is upset about the concept of dying again.
  • Nora denies this, believing her life isn't worth living, but Mrs. Elm suggests Nora's Book of Regrets is getting lighter, indicating she might not truly believe this.
  • Mrs Elm explains that Nora needs to understand herself better, remove her barriers, and face truths about herself.
  • The Midnight Library is providing Nora with a chance to choose a life where she would be happiest.
  • Nora realizes that she should be careful while selecting a life because there might not always be an infinite choice.
  • Mrs. Elm warns Nora that if the Midnight Library collapses, she will die permanently.
  • Nora understands the urgency of thinking earnestly about where she wants to be, realizing that life could be worth living in the right circumstances.
  • Released back among the books, Nora decides to rethink her choices and dreams based on her conversation with Mrs. Elm.
  • She comes to understand herself better, realizing her love for music and her regret for giving up on singing and playing in a band.
  • Nora resolves to ask for the "book" that leads to the life where she continues her passion for music.
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