I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who's watched this video! I know it's not big by TH-cam standards, but for a small TH-camr, it's very exciting to see so many views coming on one of my videos.
I just finished reading the book and I have to agree with you, it was a bit of a tough read based on how thin the characters were and the lack of conflict in the plot, but I still enjoyed it in the end. All the best man, looking forward to seeing more videos from you:)
You might want to try keeping your camera on manual focus so it doesn't constantly readjust if you move around a bit. Other than that I think you did a great job explaining the premise and the strong/weak points without giving too much away. The "who would like this" mentions are great includes imo. One other suggestion is to consider giving a brief overview of the characters and how you felt about them specifically, as a lot of readers read books for the characters and that could help them decide if they want to read it. The same can be said for plot, and worldbuilding.
Thank you Josh. That's really helpful feedback! I'm going to try a new camera on the next video and I'll remember to use the manual focus function. I'll give a more specific overview of the characters etc
great explanation! I'm currently reading the book and I agree with the fact that it is a summation of descriptions of philosophers from the beginning to modern.
I like the way you reviewed the book. Being a teacher of literature, I need to know a bit of Philosophy. My students need it as well. That’s why, listened to your review with great interest.
I liked both the first and the second part very much. While the first part is a still "normal", yet extremely informative novel about philosophy, the second part shows Gaarder's genius for me. Sophie realizes she might be "only" a thought or a fictional character of an "almighty" author, and she tries to find a way to reach out of her "frame of existence" into the "world of the author" to change her fate.The most important topics of especially of the 20th century come into play now: self-reference, "is there a God?", "what is God?", "what is (my/the) world?" , obectivity, subjectivity, the limits of understanding, the newly-redescovered Plato, Gödel, Hofstadter, Wolfram ... This was such a blow, surely no novel has fascinated me that much as this book did.
@@joshuapotts2544 my pleasure. I love your videos. Although i am a science student but i love philosophical stuff. Can u make a book review video on 7 habits of highly effective pleople or atomic habits please i have those book but i procrastinate a lot 😅😅 but i love reading.
@@samikshawankhede9641 haha procrastination is a big problem. No problem, I want to read both of those books. I'll read them next and review them. I already have a review of "Deep Work" it that would interest you
I've got a copy on order, which should arrive in the next few days. From the reviews I've read so far, I'm going to use this as a primer before I dive into Russel's book.
I'm currently reading this book and to be fair at the beginning I felt like I didn't like the book mostly because I am not so into philosophy but now I can't live without reading at least a chapter daily
It has its faults but I loved it. I am however always put off when an author uses the insulting term "Dark Ages" for the brilliant Middle Ages. Perhaps that was just the translation (what does the original Norwegian say?); I just put it down to a slightly bigoted character in a book. Anyway, it prompted me to start reading "The World According to Anna". Josh, to which films/books do you refer which have the same "reveal" at the end? BTW I have Bertrand Russell's book lined up, but I've thumbed through it, and his bias and bigotry shine bright, so I'm not really looking forward to that. Full disclosure, I have Masters in Philosophy, and another Masters in History. My Philosophy dissertation was on Nietzsche's "Genealogy".
i dont like philosophy and the philosophy bit to me isnt that interesting and im reading this book again for the second time and i absolutely love it the story line is just the best part like i would recommend it to people who dont like philosophy because it is absolutely amazing i read it everywhere and i mean everywhere
I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who's watched this video! I know it's not big by TH-cam standards, but for a small TH-camr, it's very exciting to see so many views coming on one of my videos.
I just finished reading the book and I have to agree with you, it was a bit of a tough read based on how thin the characters were and the lack of conflict in the plot, but I still enjoyed it in the end. All the best man, looking forward to seeing more videos from you:)
thank you! my philosophy teacher talked to me about this and i’ve finished it today, i couldn’t put i’d down and read it in 1 night
I'm so glad you liked it. I was the same, and I will definitely reread it! Thanks for watching my video!
How fast do u read bro?
One night what a heck
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I would have read it in one sitting in my younger days. I'm 62 now and my eyes can't take it, but I did read it in three sittings.
Dr. Vikash Divyakirti Sir.....
I finally opened my copy, after several months. I'm so glad I did.
I’m reading this for the second time. This time, 20 years later, with my son. Love it!
I read it when i was 16, loved the book
You might want to try keeping your camera on manual focus so it doesn't constantly readjust if you move around a bit. Other than that I think you did a great job explaining the premise and the strong/weak points without giving too much away. The "who would like this" mentions are great includes imo.
One other suggestion is to consider giving a brief overview of the characters and how you felt about them specifically, as a lot of readers read books for the characters and that could help them decide if they want to read it. The same can be said for plot, and worldbuilding.
Thank you Josh. That's really helpful feedback! I'm going to try a new camera on the next video and I'll remember to use the manual focus function. I'll give a more specific overview of the characters etc
great explanation! I'm currently reading the book and I agree with the fact that it is a summation of descriptions of philosophers from the beginning to modern.
I like the way you reviewed the book. Being a teacher of literature, I need to know a bit of Philosophy. My students need it as well. That’s why, listened to your review with great interest.
I liked both the first and the second part very much. While the first part is a still "normal", yet extremely informative novel about philosophy, the second part shows Gaarder's genius for me. Sophie realizes she might be "only" a thought or a fictional character of an "almighty" author, and she tries to find a way to reach out of her "frame of existence" into the "world of the author" to change her fate.The most important topics of especially of the 20th century come into play now: self-reference, "is there a God?", "what is God?", "what is (my/the) world?" , obectivity, subjectivity, the limits of understanding, the newly-redescovered Plato, Gödel, Hofstadter, Wolfram ... This was such a blow, surely no novel has fascinated me that much as this book did.
This review is spot on. I felt exactly like you, the informative side is amazing but the story and literary side is weak. But it's still a good read.
Ehhh I struggle to read any book when the story and literature is weak, but I’m still going to tackle it this coming week. Thanks for the input.
I think this book is a great and sophisticated book I ever met
A good philosophical book i have read it it even has a story about greek god thor and odin
I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Thanks for watching my video!
@@joshuapotts2544 my pleasure.
I love your videos. Although i am a science student but i love philosophical stuff. Can u make a book review video on 7 habits of highly effective pleople or atomic habits please i have those book but i procrastinate a lot 😅😅 but i love reading.
@@samikshawankhede9641 haha procrastination is a big problem. No problem, I want to read both of those books. I'll read them next and review them. I already have a review of "Deep Work" it that would interest you
@@joshuapotts2544 thank you so much 😊😊
Hey! Thor and odin aren't greek! Cheers from Denmark ;)
tbh I prefer that the focus always stays on philosophy, except the very end of course, and form what you said probably you too? I love this book!
It's one of the greatest stories I have ever read
Thank you bro for your review, I just ordered it today❤
I have read the book in 1995. I loved it!
I've got a copy on order, which should arrive in the next few days. From the reviews I've read so far, I'm going to use this as a primer before I dive into Russel's book.
I'm currently reading this book and to be fair at the beginning I felt like I didn't like the book mostly because I am not so into philosophy but now I can't live without reading at least a chapter daily
This book was so good in my opinion!
It has its faults but I loved it. I am however always put off when an author uses the insulting term "Dark Ages" for the brilliant Middle Ages. Perhaps that was just the translation (what does the original Norwegian say?); I just put it down to a slightly bigoted character in a book. Anyway, it prompted me to start reading "The World According to Anna".
Josh, to which films/books do you refer which have the same "reveal" at the end?
BTW I have Bertrand Russell's book lined up, but I've thumbed through it, and his bias and bigotry shine bright, so I'm not really looking forward to that.
Full disclosure, I have Masters in Philosophy, and another Masters in History. My Philosophy dissertation was on Nietzsche's "Genealogy".
i dont like philosophy and the philosophy bit to me isnt that interesting and im reading this book again for the second time and i absolutely love it the story line is just the best part like i would recommend it to people who dont like philosophy because it is absolutely amazing i read it everywhere and i mean everywhere
👍👏👏 good review!
Review a few Asian books plz
Is the book floppy?
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