"Midnight House: A Comedy of Degrees" by Maurice Hewlett is a book that combines deep humor and philosophical reflection. The author successfully combined satire on higher education with comedy scenes, which creates a unique literary world. The main character finds himself in a special house for empty-nesters students, where his adventurous journey in the world of knowledge and doubt begins. Readers find in this book not only entertainment, but also an opportunity to think about the meaning of life and the value of education. "Northern House" is a work that leaves the reader satisfied and thoughtful at the same time.