hi emma, i just had a cool thought: i study classics at uni and there's a literary device in ancient literature called "ekfrasis" (which is greek) and it's basically a deeply detailed description that allows the readers to visually see what they're reading (and in fact, the ancients used to call the visual arts "silent poetry" and the literature "talking paintings"). and all i could think about as i was reading the first twenty-ish pages of this book is that Macondo's description is exactly an ekfrasis! it just directly transports you into the village, into this magical world where everything is possible, both in human life and nature
I've said it SO MANY TIMES and I'll continue to do it, if you loved this book YOU NEED TO READ ISABEL ALLENDE'S WORK, specifically Daughter of Fortune, Portrait in Sepia and House of the Spirits, they work as stand alones but if you read the trilogy it's 10 times better, trust me
I am reading The Book Thief and was searching for reviews of it and stumbled upon your Vlog and am sooooo happy to have found a person and a group of people that love reading and discussing. I am 72 and dealing with tongue cancer so it is so gratifying to find like minded people (my tribe) at this time of my life.
How did you like The Book Thief? How are you coping right now with tongue cancer? I feel like an update is in order, if and when you’re feeling up to it.
@@billyalarie929 The Book Thief was very good! So far I am in remission with CT scans every 4 months. It is challenging to not to be able to speak clearly or eat solid food.
I have only 140 pages left and I'm soo sad. This is one of the weirdest but most beautiful books I've ever read. Last Sunday I discussed it at a restaurant with a mexican friend, who has read it 6 times, and everyone on our table was so confused when we talked about the plot and the family relations 👀😂
I'm from Barranquilla Colombia the city when Gabriel inspired the friends of Aureliano Babilonia. They were part of something called 'El Grupo de Barranquilla', Ramón Vínyes was the Wise Catalán
I’m about 20 pages away from finishing 100 years of solitude so this could not have come at a better time. Please continue this series to the end, I feel like I need someone to “talk” to about it since it’s such a monumental book, so this is perfect
I now want an Emma commentary on every book I ever read! This is going to be a fun journey and I'm so glad you're here to put that extra bit of understanding and life into this story! 🥰
Omg I immediately busted into tears when you read the first line lmaoo. Thank you for giving One Hundred Years of Solitude the recognition that it deserves! Reading this book was my favorite reading experience that I have ever had and that is all thanks to you 💕💕
I read this book as my first ever novel as well!! It was hard but I got through it because of beautiful and rhythmic language and the epic story. I think it set up a good start for my reading. Hope will you enjoy it too!
I read 100 Years of Solitude for the first time last year, and I was already planning on re-reading it for a research project so I'm so excited to watch this vlog series and go through this amazing book again!
Time in Macondo appears cyclical instead of linear, and it's fascinating how Gabriel García Márquez gets that across (like with the repeating names, the stagnant surroundings, and I guess also the in*est). It adds to the slightly otherwordly atmosphere of the town, it seems literally fallen out of time, sheltered from the rest of the world beyond the swamps and mountains (I would not be surprised to visit it in an episode of The Twilight Zone). We don't get a lot of info about the outside world, not even through characters who leave Macondo for a while, it's mostly kind of hearsay, everything is filtered through the lense of this strange town. We are also never given the explicit dates of events (I had to do some googling about the war Coronel Aureliano Buendía fought in because I know nothing about Colombian history and did not know when that war happened). All indications of changing times, like inventions, discoveries and ideas, come from outside, like through the group of gypsies and later on the banana company (the latter also exploring a chapter of Latin American history). For me this cyclic narrative really added to the feeling of decay I experienced throughout the entire book, not just when things were obviously falling apart. There is a sort of "stagnation is death" feeling hanging over everything, even when Macondo is superficially developing. Btw did you know that some Latin American writers (disparagingly) call the literary movement/phenomenon this book is a part of "macondismo" (Macondoism)? They criticize it for (unintentionally) romantizing and simplifying Latin American culture, presenting an unduly homogenous and idealized picture in a form that caters to the tastes, sensibilities and expectations of an often European and North American readership, rather than discussing the problems of post-colonial Latin America.
i already read 100 years of solitude and i know you did too because i was already a subscriber on your channel when you read it the first time but i just need to say that this is such an amazing idea, i just love your mind and how you do things different on your channel, it inspires me so much. also, a big shout out to you again emmie, because im having a really hard time these days with my apartment and having a lot of anxiety but i (re)watch your videos every night and suddenly im good, thank you for the amazing videos, as always
read it four books ago. I was super fixated on how 'time' works in its world. the back and forth of narrative; past, present, future all happening so seamlessly. it got me thinking that the 'time' inside the book was affecting my perspective of time in my real life. powerful stuff.
I had to read 100 Years of Solitude for my senior year English class as a summer assignment and I remember hating every second of it because it was an assigned book. When I heard you were rereading it I was interested to see how someone could love this book so much and watching this video made me want to give this book another try ❤
here in LATAM reading Márquez is almost mandatory. I read “100 years of solitude” when i was 16 in school. Love it. Haven’t read it since. I’m 29 now and watching your video makes me wanna reread it again. Probably will do it at some point. Lots of love Emma!
I'm so glad you're sharing your thoughts etc. It really helps me understand and appreciate the book more. I'm sure I wouldn't be able to pick up so many details myself even though I'm also rereading
I read 100 Years last year, it’s so difficult to manage the first time as it is so insular, circulatory. This is making me want to read it again, because I think a second time would be better!!
I just think it’s so amazing that you’re loving so much Latin American literature, as a Mexican woman I’m so excited to be watching these videos (also you’re my favorite TH-camr) and also, I was wondering if this work reminds you to Pedro Páramo bc I read that one and I loved it and I’m just starting 100 years of solitude. Send you lots of love from Mexico!
oh my gosh if you have any recommendations I would write them down immediately - and yes it does!! I think I read somewhere that Pedro Paramo was Garcia Marquez's favourite book - or that he had it all memorized for a time, so I definitely see some similarities, especially in the characterization of Macondo
@@emmiereads that’s true! I think I heard that at school too, I study Hispanic literature btw 🤠And yes, of course! I’m focusing on reading women and one of the biggest one right now here is Fernanda Melchor, her novel Hurricane season is amazing and I think you’re gonna love it. I always recommend the amazing Elena Garro (her plays like The Dogs or her brilliant novel Recollections of things to come), Rosario Castellanos, Elena Poniatowska, Samantha Schweblin (her novel Fever dream is amazing too) and I also heard that José Emilio Pacheco is very good too! I love your recommendations so I’m glad to give you a little bit back every time you need! 😄
So excited for a new video. I’ve been feeling nostalgic for cozy stuff so stuff like studio ghibli movies AND been feeling nostalgic to your winter videos with winter books and your cozy aesthetic, just wanted to say that I’m looking forward for your vids in winter. Your summer vids feel refreshing and heartwarming so also nice vibes. ⭐️
The idea of reading "looking for" the word solitude is so interesting, like a mini-challenge. I'll think of something like this when I start a new read
it's like you've gathered with a friend you look up to and you're cathiching their every word because you really wanna know their opinion and understand their interpretation of the story :( thank you, emma, your insights make the reading proccess so much more fascinating and meaningful
🍄🥰Hope you had an amazing birthday Emma and were able to visit the Toronto islands! Also, hoping you are not as sad and isolated like the men in García Márquez’s book 📕 😅 “Then, for more than ten days, they did not see the sun again. The ground became soft and damp, like volcanic ash, and the vegetation was thicker and thicker, and the cries of the birds and the uproar of the monkeys became more and more remote, and the world became eternally sad.” Just beautiful translation 🥹🤧 Toronto Islands: 🏝“Ember Island is a magical place, keep an open mind. It can help you understand yourself. The beach has a special way of smoothing even the most ragged edges” - Lo and Li
This has been one of my all time favourite books (out of four) since I was a teenager 30 years ago. I am rereading it now and am so happy that there seem to be many young people that are in awe of this piece of art. I hope you will enjoy it as long as I do. Every time I read it I discover and experience something new.
I'm so glad I've found your channel! I remember when I was 16 and first tried 100 Years of Solitude because my brother had read it and adored it so much he couldn't stop talking about it (that one and "Love at the Time of Cholera"), but I had 0 maturity to read it, I got lost instantly. Now, I'm currently 116 pages in and It's already turning into a beautiful journey. Thank you, it was your video that got me here, genuinely loving this book and author! Love from Portugal 💖
Love how u are open to read from different cultures, and as someone from Baghdad I was glad to see someone give “Frankenstein in Baghdad” the recognition it deserves.
Yayyy this is JUST what I needed to finally be motivated to pick up this book. It's lowkey felt very intimidating, but these small chunk vlogs with even more breakdown really helps ❤
100 years of solitude is also my all time favourite novel! If you’ve never read the house of the spirits, by Isabel Allende, please give it a try! It’s got similar vibes to 100 years and is just a gorgeous novel all round. PS, have fun reading 100 years for the first time in physical format!!
I’m more than halfway through this book and while some of the imagery gets lost on me, it’s still an engaging read. I listen to a chapter in Audible on my way to work and read a chapter when I’m on my break or when I’m at home. Happy belated birthday as well. 🎂
5:25- I’m so happy you brought this up!! From when I was a child, I felt that numbers and letters had different genders and personalities. I never thought to look it up so thank you for inspiring me. It’s called Ordinal-Linguistic Personification (OLP). So interesting!
EEEEEEE!!!!! I'm so excited for this vlog!!! I can't with this book, I can't. Im obsessed. I'm in the low 200's today. The train just came. I love that I get to now go back with you through the story. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on one of my favorite parts so far, Ursula laying the smack down on a certain someone. This vlog stopped just a few pages before. I will definitely be re reading this again because so much happens I know I'm missing things. I just want to soak in every word. His writing is art, pure art. Thanks for doing this Emma, so fun and a great little community of like-minded readers across the world. Look at what you've built, look at you go! ❤️❤️❤️
Your enthusiasm is infectious, and I listened to this all the way through one night this year after seeing you talk about your joy for it. It's an amazing work, and I'm loving watching you do this in depth reread. Thank you!
Last year I read The House Of Spirits and I didnt like it much. So I was a bit apprehensive about starting 100 years, but to my surprise I really, really love it so far :)) I'm on page 131 at the moment, and it's so nice to "solidify" my thoughts by watching this vlog :) Your passion for the book is contagious :) And listening to you is always such a huge comfort ❤ 😊
Emma, I just want to say thank you so much for starting a TH-cam channel and sharing your experiences reading with the world. And also your beautiful cinematography in your videos. Because of you I've now read The Inferno, War and Peace and 100 Years of Solitude, and those were some of my favorite reading experiences ever. I'm currently reading the Odyssey (Emily Wilson translation) and am LOVING it. I don't think I would have picked up any of these books if not for you. You've made reading classics so accessible, and made me feel like they are something I could understand. I watched all your videos during the first months of the pandemic and they made me feel like my best friend was talking to me. I had just moved to a new city to live with my boyfriend, so I didn't know anyone except for him and the people I worked with. You and your videos were a huge comfort to me, and still are, and I just want to tell you you are a beautiful person with a beautiful soul and I love having the chance to study literature and explore nature with you.
I think you're the only TH-cam channel that I watch despite us having different tastes in books and that I could never take your book recommendations but will always watch your videos because they are excellent
I’m reading it right now for the first time and I’m just a little bit past 100 pages. I’m loving it! I got the book 2 Christmases ago and just kept putting it off. I’m reading it in Spanish and I have the 50th Anniversary edition which has beautiful illustrations 😊
Am I the only one that is still waiting for the rest of the pages to come? I mean, this video was presented like the first one of a serie, right? Sorry to make this questions, but I really enjoy your vlogs and this is a great book.
I just finished this a few days ago!! LOVED IT!!!! and it sent me into this deep dive of understanding choices in translation, and read articles about the two english translators of his work and their different styles. so fascinating! and magical!!
Thank you so much Emma for doing this.😊 I discovered this book myself about five years ago now, and it has been a favorite of mine ever since. Watching this brings back such good memories, and hearing those beautiful words being read again only makes me appreciate so much more the genius of Garcia Marquez .
I guess you would like to know that here in Colombia, where Gabo (Gabriel Garcia Márquez) comes from, Macondo and A Hundred Years of Solitude is represented with yellow butterflies, so I guess you are totally correct on imagining the word solitude as yellow, it matches.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have tried so many times attempting to read the book but the characters' names just put me off every single time. I feel like you are guiding us to navigate through this wonderful yet difficult book.
Omg book vlogging is a thing??? Thank you so much for making this! I just checked out this book and read the first 2 chapters and felt like I needed to talk to someone about it immediately. I can’t wait to keep watching your videos!
just finished this book an hour ago. i didnt really pick up and understand the symbolism and deeper meanings but how the book wrapped up was undeniably perfect and genius, it gave me chills. i know that i will reread it again sometime where i’m sure it will pack more of a punch
Am 200 pages in and I am LOVING this so far. I have laughed out loud, rolled my eyes, gasped and even held my breath. What a great book so far. 50% down, can't wait to see the next video.
this has been on my tbr for so long and as hispanic my guilt for not reading this book is x2. Im going to read the first 100 pages and then come back and watch this :)
Loving this book. The most bizarre and most entertaining thing I’ve picked up. Love this vlog, as well. I hope that you do more eventually. I know no one that is interested in reflecting on this particular reading, and it was lovely to have this.
I think the book also tells a lot about what being a human is, just what humanity is, what makes a sustainable civilisation: curiosity and desire to learn new things, not immune from sickness, ability and determination to find ways to continue survive through hardships, inability to resist temptations/lusts, longing to be in a communal life, and yet to have solitude at times, importance of memories to humans, belief in God/some sort of faith, the power of imaginary reality not for practical but for comforting purposes to get through hardships
my favorite part so far is the insomnia one and how they forget the words and the meaning of it. It's sooo crazy, I'm like wow! A lot is happening and it's amazing
So i read One Hundred Years of Solitude about a year ago and it really did not work for me- i really didnt get it, i was quite lost and confused by the characters and overall didnt like it. It was also one of the first few classics that ive ever read. But somehow, it really stuck with me. Everytime Ive heard the word 'solitude' this past year, i was reminded of the book and its themes. It stuck with me in a way i didnt even know books could stay with me. I definitely think i should reread it now that ive read more classics and have become better at understanding and taking my time with them, but right now is sadly not the time. But your vlog does motivate me to do so again at one point!
So happy to finally get back to reading my favourite book with you 😊 haven't read it in like four years or something, and it feels incredibly good to be back
recently bought this book !! i've been wanting to read this since highschool bcoz we studied one his other works (Chronicle of a Death Foretold) and i really enjoyed his writing ! so excited to start this book !!!!
This is so fabulous and helpful because I’m reading it with you and am finding it difficult to read super fluidly. Having a breakdown and hearing your input is helping make it clearer for me 🥰
i started this back in 2020 and just wasn't in the right headspace for it, plus i had only really properly begun my reading journey a few months previous, so i felt a bit out of my depth. I've been wanting to pick it back up some time this year, so when you suggested a readalong i knew the time had come!!! about 120 pages in andddd this is shaping up to be a new favourite of mine, i absolutely love it!!! much love from Scotland xx
I have the book on order and want to read along with Emmie. 100 pages per vlog is a great idea and very doable. It seems like this book shouldn’t be rushed to fully grasp it.
i have been waiting to read it for this!! i’m so so excited i bought the book bc of you and i’ve only read the first chapter but i can see why it’s such a fav
One thing I love about Marquez' writing is the way he juxtaposes gritty, realistic depictions of the environment e.g. "vegetable scum" with beautiful language and talking about more abstract ideas about paradise and mysticism.
This book was outside my Jane Austen-loving brain back when I read this book. I mean it is hard to get past the first line where he is facing a fire squad!!Will give this another try due to Emma’s raves.
I kept having to go back to the family tree and reread paragraphs so many times, I can’t imagine being able to keep up with an audio book of this. I’m glad you’ve decided to actually read it, it’s a beautiful book
ahhh commenting before i watch because i'm just so excited. just finished a chapter and i'm on pg 145 :) this is my first read and i've been loving it. was smiling so big reading about the trail of blood traveling through the town 😂
I read 100 Years of Solitude years ago and this video made me want to read it again! Finishing it got me exactly as you described, I was obsessed, and couldn't stop rereading the last page! Also, it's so interesting listening to you reading the quotes in English, because I read the book in Spanish, it's a nice translation. Did you know that Netflix is gonna make a series of this book??! I'm so exited and scared at the same time haha Your next book needs to be House of the Spirits, by Isabel Allende, it's a gorgeous novel and very similar to 100 Years of Solitude.
I am reading this book to and I'm at the part where they tied the father to the tree. I didn't think about the book that much but now I learned about your annotation and I have to go back to annotate the book again! Thank you!
Today, the 2end of September, I started One Hundred Years Of Solitude (Arabic Translation). I'm already 100 pages in, just started it today. I'm really enjoying it so far. Can't wait to see the whole story.
Just finished One Hundred Years of Solitude in 8 days. Loved the writing style, it was a really fun read. As a person who doesn’t read fantasy AT ALL gave it 4 stars. This year after reading these two hard books(War and Peace and One Hundred Years of Solitude) I think I’m ready to dig in and start reading Dune. 😂💗
emmie! so excited for this video and the ones to come! being from latin america is so exciting to see our literature becoming part of english-speaking-booktube and i hope lots of people join you in this reading journey along our beloved gabo (gabriel garcía marquez) and hopefully you discover more of the greatest books we have over here!
A really cool (and impressive) thing about that first sentence is that gabriel garcia marquez blends past, present and future in it. He is playing with time and the perception of it (a big theme in the novel) from the very start.
I loved listening to you talking about this book! Your passion for it makes me so excited to pick it up. I haven't had a chance to start it but hoping to get caught up soon. Also my cat does the same thing in the bathroom sink! She's always in there waiting for water 😻
I wrote my AP Lit Q3 FRQ on 100 Years of Solitude this year... read it this past year after watching you adore it and I cannot describe my love for this book
Can you just read the rest of the novel to me? I love listening to you read! And, now you've inspired me to pick this book back up! I started, and haven't had time to finish it
I read this last year and it blew my mind. I had alredy read marquez and knew I was gonna love the novel but I was just so scares of it lmao. Your vids encouraged me to pick it up. Ps: If you like Marquez's style and like latin american literature, you should read Cortazar 💗.
Hi Emma 👋I discovered your channel recently and it made me so happy 😊 I was always curious how a literature student life will be and you gave a in-depth look . Reading has always been my hobby and hearing you talk about books is so therapatic 🤗 Especially your productivity makes me want to organize my life a bit more 🙋. Your bookshelf and room is so cute and pretty 🥰 You are so kind , smart and funny 😎 you give these positive vibes making people easy to connect with you 😊 Thank you for starting the TH-cam channel and bringing joy into people's lives 🙏 Your videos are like a warm hug in a cold days ❣️ 😍 Wishing you all the success and happiness 👍 I have noticed you have beautiful desktop wallpapers , where do you download them ??
Hi emmie, I read 100 años de soledad 10 years ago for school. Now that I started it I realized that I didn't remember it, and I thought we're going more or less in the same part of the story, but it kind of spoiled me with your last 10 pages! but it doesn't bother me too much. I love that you like Latin American literature, you're going to love Isabel Allende in La casa de los espíritus
Because of you I’m reading this beautiful masterpiece. Hoping to make a vlog about it too, which I will upload on my humble channel. Love you for the wonderful reading recommendation, Emmie! 🌸
hi emma, i just had a cool thought: i study classics at uni and there's a literary device in ancient literature called "ekfrasis" (which is greek) and it's basically a deeply detailed description that allows the readers to visually see what they're reading (and in fact, the ancients used to call the visual arts "silent poetry" and the literature "talking paintings"). and all i could think about as i was reading the first twenty-ish pages of this book is that Macondo's description is exactly an ekfrasis! it just directly transports you into the village, into this magical world where everything is possible, both in human life and nature
*Ekphrasis*
I've said it SO MANY TIMES and I'll continue to do it, if you loved this book YOU NEED TO READ ISABEL ALLENDE'S WORK, specifically Daughter of Fortune, Portrait in Sepia and House of the Spirits, they work as stand alones but if you read the trilogy it's 10 times better, trust me
I AGREE SHE NEEDS TO READ THEM
Thank you think i am going to do this on your suggestions xx
@@johnsaxongitno4life588 they're truly amazing books, I hope you enjoy!
@@wheatieee47 looking forward to it even though my tbr list is over 4 figures already
Highly suggest Eva Luna. Incredible writing.
I am reading The Book Thief and was searching for reviews of it and stumbled upon your Vlog and am sooooo happy to have found a person and a group of people that love reading and discussing. I am 72 and dealing with tongue cancer so it is so gratifying to find like minded people (my tribe) at this time of my life.
How did you like The Book Thief? How are you coping right now with tongue cancer? I feel like an update is in order, if and when you’re feeling up to it.
@@billyalarie929 The Book Thief was very good! So far I am in remission with CT scans every 4 months. It is challenging to not to be able to speak clearly or eat solid food.
Take care friend. If you can drink then I'll recommend a drink from India, Mango Lassi. Try it. Much love.
I have only 140 pages left and I'm soo sad. This is one of the weirdest but most beautiful books I've ever read. Last Sunday I discussed it at a restaurant with a mexican friend, who has read it 6 times, and everyone on our table was so confused when we talked about the plot and the family relations 👀😂
😂😂😂 i agree its really bizarre but you get so absorbed by this universe that it becomes easily one of your favorite books
Someone reading this book six times is like something that would happen in the book. It’s like if Aurelio read melquíades’ notes six time
I'm from Barranquilla Colombia the city when Gabriel inspired the friends of Aureliano Babilonia. They were part of something called 'El Grupo de Barranquilla', Ramón Vínyes was the Wise Catalán
@@hauthot287I read that book like 9 times now , the first time was in 2006
I’m about 20 pages away from finishing 100 years of solitude so this could not have come at a better time. Please continue this series to the end, I feel like I need someone to “talk” to about it since it’s such a monumental book, so this is perfect
I definitely will, it's the kind of book that you definitely need someone to yell at about
I now want an Emma commentary on every book I ever read! This is going to be a fun journey and I'm so glad you're here to put that extra bit of understanding and life into this story! 🥰
Omg I immediately busted into tears when you read the first line lmaoo. Thank you for giving One Hundred Years of Solitude the recognition that it deserves! Reading this book was my favorite reading experience that I have ever had and that is all thanks to you 💕💕
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH I Just started this book few days ago and im having a hard time cause its the first novel im ever reading
FIRST EVER? whoa, you’re starting with a hard one
Woah. Go big or go home, huh? 😂
best wishes on ur first novel
Can I ask what made you want to pick up this book for a first time read?
I read this book as my first ever novel as well!! It was hard but I got through it because of beautiful and rhythmic language and the epic story. I think it set up a good start for my reading. Hope will you enjoy it too!
I read 100 Years of Solitude for the first time last year, and I was already planning on re-reading it for a research project so I'm so excited to watch this vlog series and go through this amazing book again!
Time in Macondo appears cyclical instead of linear, and it's fascinating how Gabriel García Márquez gets that across (like with the repeating names, the stagnant surroundings, and I guess also the in*est). It adds to the slightly otherwordly atmosphere of the town, it seems literally fallen out of time, sheltered from the rest of the world beyond the swamps and mountains (I would not be surprised to visit it in an episode of The Twilight Zone).
We don't get a lot of info about the outside world, not even through characters who leave Macondo for a while, it's mostly kind of hearsay, everything is filtered through the lense of this strange town. We are also never given the explicit dates of events (I had to do some googling about the war Coronel Aureliano Buendía fought in because I know nothing about Colombian history and did not know when that war happened). All indications of changing times, like inventions, discoveries and ideas, come from outside, like through the group of gypsies and later on the banana company (the latter also exploring a chapter of Latin American history).
For me this cyclic narrative really added to the feeling of decay I experienced throughout the entire book, not just when things were obviously falling apart. There is a sort of "stagnation is death" feeling hanging over everything, even when Macondo is superficially developing.
Btw did you know that some Latin American writers (disparagingly) call the literary movement/phenomenon this book is a part of "macondismo" (Macondoism)? They criticize it for (unintentionally) romantizing and simplifying Latin American culture, presenting an unduly homogenous and idealized picture in a form that caters to the tastes, sensibilities and expectations of an often European and North American readership, rather than discussing the problems of post-colonial Latin America.
i already read 100 years of solitude and i know you did too because i was already a subscriber on your channel when you read it the first time but i just need to say that this is such an amazing idea, i just love your mind and how you do things different on your channel, it inspires me so much. also, a big shout out to you again emmie, because im having a really hard time these days with my apartment and having a lot of anxiety but i (re)watch your videos every night and suddenly im good, thank you for the amazing videos, as always
read it four books ago. I was super fixated on how 'time' works in its world.
the back and forth of narrative; past, present, future all happening so seamlessly. it got me thinking that the 'time' inside the book was affecting my perspective of time in my real life.
powerful stuff.
I had to read 100 Years of Solitude for my senior year English class as a summer assignment and I remember hating every second of it because it was an assigned book. When I heard you were rereading it I was interested to see how someone could love this book so much and watching this video made me want to give this book another try ❤
here in LATAM reading Márquez is almost mandatory. I read “100 years of solitude” when i was 16 in school. Love it. Haven’t read it since. I’m 29 now and watching your video makes me wanna reread it again. Probably will do it at some point.
Lots of love Emma!
I'm so glad you're sharing your thoughts etc. It really helps me understand and appreciate the book more. I'm sure I wouldn't be able to pick up so many details myself even though I'm also rereading
Now I know what to pay attention to and it makes such a huge difference, reading it is ten times more fun
I read 100 Years last year, it’s so difficult to manage the first time as it is so insular, circulatory. This is making me want to read it again, because I think a second time would be better!!
I just think it’s so amazing that you’re loving so much Latin American literature, as a Mexican woman I’m so excited to be watching these videos (also you’re my favorite TH-camr) and also, I was wondering if this work reminds you to Pedro Páramo bc I read that one and I loved it and I’m just starting 100 years of solitude. Send you lots of love from Mexico!
oh my gosh if you have any recommendations I would write them down immediately - and yes it does!! I think I read somewhere that Pedro Paramo was Garcia Marquez's favourite book - or that he had it all memorized for a time, so I definitely see some similarities, especially in the characterization of Macondo
@@emmiereads that’s true! I think I heard that at school too, I study Hispanic literature btw 🤠And yes, of course! I’m focusing on reading women and one of the biggest one right now here is Fernanda Melchor, her novel Hurricane season is amazing and I think you’re gonna love it. I always recommend the amazing Elena Garro (her plays like The Dogs or her brilliant novel Recollections of things to come), Rosario Castellanos, Elena Poniatowska, Samantha Schweblin (her novel Fever dream is amazing too) and I also heard that José Emilio Pacheco is very good too! I love your recommendations so I’m glad to give you a little bit back every time you need! 😄
So excited for a new video.
I’ve been feeling nostalgic for cozy stuff so stuff like studio ghibli movies AND been feeling nostalgic to your winter videos with winter books and your cozy aesthetic, just wanted to say that I’m looking forward for your vids in winter.
Your summer vids feel refreshing and heartwarming so also nice vibes. ⭐️
The idea of reading "looking for" the word solitude is so interesting, like a mini-challenge. I'll think of something like this when I start a new read
it's like you've gathered with a friend you look up to and you're cathiching their every word because you really wanna know their opinion and understand their interpretation of the story :(
thank you, emma, your insights make the reading proccess so much more fascinating and meaningful
🍄🥰Hope you had an amazing birthday Emma and were able to visit the Toronto islands! Also, hoping you are not as sad and isolated like the men in García Márquez’s book 📕 😅
“Then, for more than ten days, they did not see the sun again. The ground became soft and damp, like volcanic ash, and the vegetation was thicker and thicker, and the cries of the birds and the uproar of the monkeys became more and more remote, and the world became eternally sad.” Just beautiful translation 🥹🤧
Toronto Islands: 🏝“Ember Island is a magical place, keep an open mind. It can help you understand yourself. The beach has a special way of smoothing even the most ragged edges” - Lo and Li
haha it always storms on my birthday so we couldn't go on the ferry - we decided to go to a museum instead which was fun!
@@emmiereads oh drats! Still sounds like an awesome time! I know how much you love art 💕 🎂🍰🧁
This has been one of my all time favourite books (out of four) since I was a teenager 30 years ago. I am rereading it now and am so happy that there seem to be many young people that are in awe of this piece of art. I hope you will enjoy it as long as I do. Every time I read it I discover and experience something new.
Started today “honderd jaar eenzaamheid” . So nice we are reading this book together. Feels for me like a little family ❤️
:') love that so much, definitely how I think of it too!!
I love this book so much, the first line always makes me get emotional and tear up, I haven't figured out why. It's just so gooood
I'm so glad I've found your channel! I remember when I was 16 and first tried 100 Years of Solitude because my brother had read it and adored it so much he couldn't stop talking about it (that one and "Love at the Time of Cholera"), but I had 0 maturity to read it, I got lost instantly. Now, I'm currently 116 pages in and It's already turning into a beautiful journey. Thank you, it was your video that got me here, genuinely loving this book and author!
Love from Portugal 💖
Love how u are open to read from different cultures, and as someone from Baghdad I was glad to see someone give “Frankenstein in Baghdad” the recognition it deserves.
Yayyy this is JUST what I needed to finally be motivated to pick up this book. It's lowkey felt very intimidating, but these small chunk vlogs with even more breakdown really helps ❤
100 years of solitude is also my all time favourite novel! If you’ve never read the house of the spirits, by Isabel Allende, please give it a try! It’s got similar vibes to 100 years and is just a gorgeous novel all round.
PS, have fun reading 100 years for the first time in physical format!!
I’m more than halfway through this book and while some of the imagery gets lost on me, it’s still an engaging read. I listen to a chapter in Audible on my way to work and read a chapter when I’m on my break or when I’m at home. Happy belated birthday as well. 🎂
5:25- I’m so happy you brought this up!! From when I was a child, I felt that numbers and letters had different genders and personalities. I never thought to look it up so thank you for inspiring me. It’s called Ordinal-Linguistic Personification (OLP). So interesting!
EEEEEEE!!!!! I'm so excited for this vlog!!! I can't with this book, I can't. Im obsessed. I'm in the low 200's today. The train just came.
I love that I get to now go back with you through the story. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on one of my favorite parts so far, Ursula laying the smack down on a certain someone. This vlog stopped just a few pages before.
I will definitely be re reading this again because so much happens I know I'm missing things. I just want to soak in every word.
His writing is art, pure art.
Thanks for doing this Emma, so fun and a great little community of like-minded readers across the world. Look at what you've built, look at you go! ❤️❤️❤️
Your enthusiasm is infectious, and I listened to this all the way through one night this year after seeing you talk about your joy for it. It's an amazing work, and I'm loving watching you do this in depth reread. Thank you!
Last year I read The House Of Spirits and I didnt like it much. So I was a bit apprehensive about starting 100 years, but to my surprise I really, really love it so far :)) I'm on page 131 at the moment, and it's so nice to "solidify" my thoughts by watching this vlog :) Your passion for the book is contagious :) And listening to you is always such a huge comfort ❤ 😊
Emma, I just want to say thank you so much for starting a TH-cam channel and sharing your experiences reading with the world. And also your beautiful cinematography in your videos. Because of you I've now read The Inferno, War and Peace and 100 Years of Solitude, and those were some of my favorite reading experiences ever. I'm currently reading the Odyssey (Emily Wilson translation) and am LOVING it. I don't think I would have picked up any of these books if not for you. You've made reading classics so accessible, and made me feel like they are something I could understand. I watched all your videos during the first months of the pandemic and they made me feel like my best friend was talking to me. I had just moved to a new city to live with my boyfriend, so I didn't know anyone except for him and the people I worked with. You and your videos were a huge comfort to me, and still are, and I just want to tell you you are a beautiful person with a beautiful soul and I love having the chance to study literature and explore nature with you.
I think you're the only TH-cam channel that I watch despite us having different tastes in books and that I could never take your book recommendations but will always watch your videos because they are excellent
Reading it in spanish takes it to another level, romance language. Love this book.
I’m reading it right now for the first time and I’m just a little bit past 100 pages. I’m loving it! I got the book 2 Christmases ago and just kept putting it off. I’m reading it in Spanish and I have the 50th Anniversary edition which has beautiful illustrations 😊
Am I the only one that is still waiting for the rest of the pages to come? I mean, this video was presented like the first one of a serie, right? Sorry to make this questions, but I really enjoy your vlogs and this is a great book.
I just finished this a few days ago!! LOVED IT!!!! and it sent me into this deep dive of understanding choices in translation, and read articles about the two english translators of his work and their different styles. so fascinating! and magical!!
There is something beyond relaxing and more…life affirming to watch a person explore and love a book the way Emma loves this particular book. 📖♥️
Looking forward to finally reading this book, your recommendations never disappoint emma😁❤️!
Thank you so much Emma for doing this.😊 I discovered this book myself about five years ago now, and it has been a favorite of mine ever since. Watching this brings back such good memories, and hearing those beautiful words being read again only makes me appreciate so much more the genius of Garcia Marquez .
I guess you would like to know that here in Colombia, where Gabo (Gabriel Garcia Márquez) comes from, Macondo and A Hundred Years of Solitude is represented with yellow butterflies, so I guess you are totally correct on imagining the word solitude as yellow, it matches.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have tried so many times attempting to read the book but the characters' names just put me off every single time. I feel like you are guiding us to navigate through this wonderful yet difficult book.
Omg book vlogging is a thing??? Thank you so much for making this! I just checked out this book and read the first 2 chapters and felt like I needed to talk to someone about it immediately. I can’t wait to keep watching your videos!
No way I was just watching your old 100 years of solitude vlog!! I am now so interested to see the differences after years
My favorite line from the first 100 pages though: "Whisper any crap you want into my ear"
just finished this book an hour ago. i didnt really pick up and understand the symbolism and deeper meanings but how the book wrapped up was undeniably perfect and genius, it gave me chills. i know that i will reread it again sometime where i’m sure it will pack more of a punch
100 Years of Solitude and The Song of Achilles are my two favorite books at the moment. Both beautiful and heartbreaking in their own merit.
Am 200 pages in and I am LOVING this so far. I have laughed out loud, rolled my eyes, gasped and even held my breath. What a great book so far. 50% down, can't wait to see the next video.
I bought this book because of you last year but I was having trouble reading it, so I’m very happy to be able to pick it up again with you!! 🥰
ah hope you can get into it a bit more now! it's definitely a lot, hope you love it:')
this has been on my tbr for so long and as hispanic my guilt for not reading this book is x2. Im going to read the first 100 pages and then come back and watch this :)
It has one of the best opening lines of any novel.
Loving this book. The most bizarre and most entertaining thing I’ve picked up. Love this vlog, as well. I hope that you do more eventually. I know no one that is interested in reflecting on this particular reading, and it was lovely to have this.
Please keep this up! It’s helping me get through it and enjoy the book so much more.
I think the book also tells a lot about what being a human is, just what humanity is, what makes a sustainable civilisation: curiosity and desire to learn new things, not immune from sickness, ability and determination to find ways to continue survive through hardships, inability to resist temptations/lusts, longing to be in a communal life, and yet to have solitude at times, importance of memories to humans, belief in God/some sort of faith, the power of imaginary reality not for practical but for comforting purposes to get through hardships
my favorite part so far is the insomnia one and how they forget the words and the meaning of it. It's sooo crazy, I'm like wow! A lot is happening and it's amazing
So i read One Hundred Years of Solitude about a year ago and it really did not work for me- i really didnt get it, i was quite lost and confused by the characters and overall didnt like it. It was also one of the first few classics that ive ever read.
But somehow, it really stuck with me. Everytime Ive heard the word 'solitude' this past year, i was reminded of the book and its themes. It stuck with me in a way i didnt even know books could stay with me.
I definitely think i should reread it now that ive read more classics and have become better at understanding and taking my time with them, but right now is sadly not the time. But your vlog does motivate me to do so again at one point!
Update: i just reread it and. Wow. Wow.
So happy to finally get back to reading my favourite book with you 😊 haven't read it in like four years or something, and it feels incredibly good to be back
It's very exciting to see how you enjoy sharing the comments about the book mixed with the emotion that it provokes in you. It's simply lovely.
recently bought this book !! i've been wanting to read this since highschool bcoz we studied one his other works (Chronicle of a Death Foretold) and i really enjoyed his writing ! so excited to start this book !!!!
This is so fabulous and helpful because I’m reading it with you and am finding it difficult to read super fluidly. Having a breakdown and hearing your input is helping make it clearer for me 🥰
i started this back in 2020 and just wasn't in the right headspace for it, plus i had only really properly begun my reading journey a few months previous, so i felt a bit out of my depth. I've been wanting to pick it back up some time this year, so when you suggested a readalong i knew the time had come!!! about 120 pages in andddd this is shaping up to be a new favourite of mine, i absolutely love it!!! much love from Scotland xx
Yes!! I feel like these vlogs are going to become my favourite thing. Thank you Emma!
such a fantastic novel, i reread it last year and i'm planning to get to love in the times of the cholera this summer
Calcifer is going to be sooo smart listening to you talk about this book!
I have the book on order and want to read along with Emmie. 100 pages per vlog is a great idea and very doable. It seems like this book shouldn’t be rushed to fully grasp it.
i have been waiting to read it for this!! i’m so so excited i bought the book bc of you and i’ve only read the first chapter but i can see why it’s such a fav
same!!
Same!
ahhh so exciting, hope you love it!!
One thing I love about Marquez' writing is the way he juxtaposes gritty, realistic depictions of the environment e.g. "vegetable scum" with beautiful language and talking about more abstract ideas about paradise and mysticism.
This book was outside my Jane Austen-loving brain back when I read this book. I mean it is hard to get past the first line where he is facing a fire squad!!Will give this another try due to Emma’s raves.
This was a great video! I loved how you went into detail about the book dynamics.
Happy birthday, and enjoy your Starbucks giftcard!
I kept having to go back to the family tree and reread paragraphs so many times, I can’t imagine being able to keep up with an audio book of this. I’m glad you’ve decided to actually read it, it’s a beautiful book
i gave up and will just look up when im done 😂
Oh, and you have no idea on how beautiful the Spanish audiobook is. It's just pure beauty.
ahhh commenting before i watch because i'm just so excited. just finished a chapter and i'm on pg 145 :) this is my first read and i've been loving it. was smiling so big reading about the trail of blood traveling through the town 😂
I love seeing the book through your eyes. I read it recently & loved it; now, I love it more! 💜💜
I read 100 Years of Solitude years ago and this video made me want to read it again! Finishing it got me exactly as you described, I was obsessed, and couldn't stop rereading the last page! Also, it's so interesting listening to you reading the quotes in English, because I read the book in Spanish, it's a nice translation.
Did you know that Netflix is gonna make a series of this book??! I'm so exited and scared at the same time haha
Your next book needs to be House of the Spirits, by Isabel Allende, it's a gorgeous novel and very similar to 100 Years of Solitude.
I am reading this book to and I'm at the part where they tied the father to the tree. I didn't think about the book that much but now I learned about your annotation and I have to go back to annotate the book again! Thank you!
Today, the 2end of September, I started One Hundred Years Of Solitude (Arabic Translation). I'm already 100 pages in, just started it today. I'm really enjoying it so far. Can't wait to see the whole story.
Just finished One Hundred Years of Solitude in 8 days. Loved the writing style, it was a really fun read. As a person who doesn’t read fantasy AT ALL gave it 4 stars. This year after reading these two hard books(War and Peace and One Hundred Years of Solitude) I think I’m ready to dig in and start reading Dune. 😂💗
emmie! so excited for this video and the ones to come! being from latin america is so exciting to see our literature becoming part of english-speaking-booktube and i hope lots of people join you in this reading journey along our beloved gabo (gabriel garcía marquez) and hopefully you discover more of the greatest books we have over here!
The description of the Spanish galleon hooked me in. I’d love to have a painting of it on my wall.
A really cool (and impressive) thing about that first sentence is that gabriel garcia marquez blends past, present and future in it. He is playing with time and the perception of it (a big theme in the novel) from the very start.
I loved listening to you talking about this book! Your passion for it makes me so excited to pick it up. I haven't had a chance to start it but hoping to get caught up soon.
Also my cat does the same thing in the bathroom sink! She's always in there waiting for water 😻
I wrote my AP Lit Q3 FRQ on 100 Years of Solitude this year... read it this past year after watching you adore it and I cannot describe my love for this book
I read this book last month and I really wanted to further analyse and research the themes and the context, so your re-read is perfect 👍
Can you just read the rest of the novel to me? I love listening to you read! And, now you've inspired me to pick this book back up! I started, and haven't had time to finish it
I thrifted this today! And literally only because I watched this video yesterday. I must know why you love it so.
Yes, it's finally time for this! 💕
this is a beauuutiful video and I love the format so much!!
Literally my favourite book of all time, if I could read it once a week I would
yes!!
I read this last year and it blew my mind. I had alredy read marquez and knew I was gonna love the novel but I was just so scares of it lmao. Your vids encouraged me to pick it up. Ps: If you like Marquez's style and like latin american literature, you should read Cortazar 💗.
amazing!! and ah yes Cortazar is on my shelves, where should I start with him?
@@emmiereads I think his short storie collections ( like bestiary) are best to start
Holy perfect timing! I just finished the first 100 pages!
And we’re both using green tabs to track Macondo 🥲
My cat used to hang out in the sink, too. It is refreshing on a hot day, I suppose, even if you don't open the tap.
Hi Emma 👋I discovered your channel recently and it made me so happy 😊 I was always curious how a literature student life will be and you gave a in-depth look . Reading has always been my hobby and hearing you talk about books is so therapatic 🤗 Especially your productivity makes me want to organize my life a bit more 🙋. Your bookshelf and room is so cute and pretty 🥰
You are so kind , smart and funny 😎 you give these positive vibes making people easy to connect with you 😊 Thank you for starting the TH-cam channel and bringing joy into people's lives 🙏 Your videos are like a warm hug in a cold days ❣️ 😍
Wishing you all the success and happiness 👍
I have noticed you have beautiful desktop wallpapers , where do you download them ??
Hi emmie, I read 100 años de soledad 10 years ago for school. Now that I started it I realized that I didn't remember it, and I thought we're going more or less in the same part of the story, but it kind of spoiled me with your last 10 pages! but it doesn't bother me too much.
I love that you like Latin American literature, you're going to love Isabel Allende in La casa de los espíritus
I'm reading this for the first time and it is so good! I love it already ❤️
i love the idea of this series!! would love to continue seeing read along videos:))
I just can't believe the timing since I am reading this with my mom, cray cray
ah how are you two finding it?
@@emmiereads 5/5 its really really funny to see my mom sort of being swept away on her literary magical realism chariot ride heehee!!!
This is helping me read this book so so much! Please continue !! ^^
Because of you I’m reading this beautiful masterpiece. Hoping to make a vlog about it too, which I will upload on my humble channel. Love you for the wonderful reading recommendation, Emmie! 🌸
seriously cannot wait to watch your vlog, so happy I get to read it alongside you!! all the love xo
It kind of sounds like "New York" by Edward Rutherford, following two families through NYC's history. Also highly recommended!!
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