The Library story

tz1985e1x22c · 1986-03-28

A woman is hired to work in a private library and soon discovers that the books document the lives of everyone alive, updated instantly and in the smallest detail. Directed by: John Hancock. Story by: Anne Collins.

10 total · 4 major · 6 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
death incarnate major Gloria implied that she was the assistant to the Grim Reaper.
people meddling in history major Ellen got a job a a special library which contained books documenting the lives of everyone alive. When Ellen rewrote the books, they people present lives changed.
resisting a temptation major Ellen succumbed to the temptation to meddle with people's destiny.
sister and sister major Ellen was rooming with her younger sister Lori.
facing financial ruin minor Doug talked of suicide in advance of filing for bankruptcy.
first day on the job minor We saw Ellen on her first day working at a most curious private library.
loneliness minor Lori's friend was depressed and lonely because she was 37 years old without kids.
struggling artist character minor The aspiring writer Ellen took on a part time job at a most curious library to make end's meat.
suicide minor Doug talked of suicide in advance of filing for bankruptcy.
the desire to have children minor Lori's friend was depressed and lonely because she was 37 years old without kids.