I just finished this book and immediately searched TH-cam for a review that could put into words how I felt. So thankful I found exactly that in this video and I can’t wait to watch more of your reviews!
It really seem to be the exceptional book of the year, cutting across genre interests, age, social backgrounds, race and any other factors one can think of to be embraced widely as a beloved book. Only now am I realizing about the 90s connection as a read Klosterman’s The 90s about the same time. For the non gamer the feeling of the era was more subtle, but now I see how well she integrated it. To me, and I know this opens me up to a lot of grief, I feel the book has an affinity with A Little Life. It’s closer to a third of it, has three friends as the focus and the trauma porn is dialed down to about one fourth, but I think those who did love A Little Life would also like this close, but complicated arc of friendship over decades.
I just finished this book literally 15 minutes ago and i thought to myself 'I bet Willow has a review of this up' and you did! Always a delight to hear your thoughts.
I'll read this and be all nostalgic for the games I played as a kid, but most of the time all I can really think about when I watch your videos is how pretty you are! 😭😻
Maybe you could do a last minute additional list for this and if we were villains 😂 I just want to say that I’m so glad I found your channel this year ❤ Hope you have a meaningful new year!
Ooooh this book is so buzzy, yet you're convincing me,Will.... I'm a classic reads kinda gal, but I have also just read The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty and it's a revelation to me, a really really good contemporary book, and it's her debut, I really loved it! You should give it a read, I would really love to know what you think of it.
I'm someone who grew up in the era of playing video games by going to an arcade and plugging a quarter into a big bulky machine to get my Ms. Pacman and Space Invaders fix. I have this book, but I've been hesitant to read it because I can't relate to more 'modern day' video games. Is this a huge mistake? Should I still read it? Love Gabrielle Zevin's AJ Fikry book.
I often wonder what my level 80 troll mage is thinking since I abandoned her in WoW after playing for 15 hours a day for years 😂 poor girl. Next year you’re going to have to film your favourites of the year on December 31st at like 8pm just to be safe.
You are my best find of the year.
🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
Ditto!
I can concur you have quickly become one of my favorite book tuber, I enjoy your sensibility and point of view.
I just finished this book and immediately searched TH-cam for a review that could put into words how I felt. So thankful I found exactly that in this video and I can’t wait to watch more of your reviews!
It really seem to be the exceptional book of the year, cutting across genre interests, age, social backgrounds, race and any other factors one can think of to be embraced widely as a beloved book. Only now am I realizing about the 90s connection as a read Klosterman’s The 90s about the same time. For the non gamer the feeling of the era was more subtle, but now I see how well she integrated it. To me, and I know this opens me up to a lot of grief, I feel the book has an affinity with A Little Life. It’s closer to a third of it, has three friends as the focus and the trauma porn is dialed down to about one fourth, but I think those who did love A Little Life would also like this close, but complicated arc of friendship over decades.
Almost finished reading this myself, so glad to see you’ve read it and enjoyed it.
I'll read this book next month. I love your review. Thank you so much for sharing, Willow 💕
You are the leading book reviewer of Japanese and Korean books. I have enjoyed all your videos for a long time and always pick out books you mention
This book is the best book I read in 2022!! So incredible ❤
The only reason I got this book was that I saw your review a few months back. Glad you recommended it, hugely enjoyed it!
I just finished this book literally 15 minutes ago and i thought to myself 'I bet Willow has a review of this up' and you did! Always a delight to hear your thoughts.
I forgot this video was still up tbh. She’s a proud Zionist so I should probably take it down
loved this book!!!!! just discovered your channel - excited to see your thoughts on my favies!
I just bought this and it's on backorder. I'm so excited to read it.
Got this book for Christmas and binged it in two nights, great book.
I'll read this and be all nostalgic for the games I played as a kid, but most of the time all I can really think about when I watch your videos is how pretty you are! 😭😻
Rachel why are you so sweet and lovely 😭😭😭
Thank you, Will, on my January 2023 TBR , love your review.
Dang. I loved this book so much. And I loved hearing you talk about it - it felt like I was there again. 🥰 xo
Maybe you could do a last minute additional list for this and if we were villains 😂
I just want to say that I’m so glad I found your channel this year ❤ Hope you have a meaningful new year!
You’re wonderful, thank you so much!
First time I ordered a book while watching a review.
Just a correction - Sadie is not Asian American, she is Jewish.
oh aye
I really had no desire to read this book due to it’s buzziness. I believe you have changed my mind. 😮
Ooooh this book is so buzzy, yet you're convincing me,Will.... I'm a classic reads kinda gal, but I have also just read The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty and it's a revelation to me, a really really good contemporary book, and it's her debut, I really loved it! You should give it a read, I would really love to know what you think of it.
I'm someone who grew up in the era of playing video games by going to an arcade and plugging a quarter into a big bulky machine to get my Ms. Pacman and Space Invaders fix. I have this book, but I've been hesitant to read it because I can't relate to more 'modern day' video games. Is this a huge mistake? Should I still read it? Love Gabrielle Zevin's AJ Fikry book.
So many ppl have said So many great things about this book but guess when I decided to pick and read it? thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You’re so lovely 💜
I often wonder what my level 80 troll mage is thinking since I abandoned her in WoW after playing for 15 hours a day for years 😂 poor girl. Next year you’re going to have to film your favourites of the year on December 31st at like 8pm just to be safe.
Oh no, I hope she’s doing okay 🥹 And you’re not wrong! Lists are dangerous things
What type of games do you play?
Uhh lots. Currently replaying Elden Ring and I recently finished The Last of Us II
Where did you get the shiny book version?
It’s just the UK version
@@WillowTalksBooks aww, there’s no shiny version in Canada? 😩
Where did you buy your book from?
Waterstones