reading a little life for the first time | reading vlog *spoiler free* 

It’s been 3 years since I’ve read it and I miss every single one of these characters. Such powerful writing!

Caleb could fall into lava for all I care

allie: so i'm gonna talk spoilers now. me: should i skip? im 200 pages in,, surely its not that bad. allie: *biggest spoiler i never expected* me: ......i'll go cry now

Oo new book channel, i love that you said at the start you don’t like sad books and choose a sad book, i do like sad books but i prefer good endings where a natural conclusion is made whether that is sad or not.

im so glad i found this video. i played it right after i finished and it definitely helped me process what i read

You should read tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow 😊

i read this book backwards and it was life changing 😅

*SPOILER* This is my favorite book of all time... It is the most beautifully written, heartbreaking book I have ever read. Not a lot of books can invoke such strong feelings from me. This isn’t an easy read in terms of both literature and content. It took me six months to finish, as I wanted to savor each moment. A lot of people like to label this as trauma porn, but it is so much more meaningful. If you've ever experienced some of these traumas or forms of abuse, I can guarantee you will understand that these are real things that happen to real people- and the realistic struggle on how people cope with it. Or you may know someone who has had the same outcome. To me it is illuminating, I can relate to Jude in some ways and I have so much love for him. There were so many moments where I just wanted to reach out to Jude and comfort him whenever he had his bad thoughts. Though he had to deal with his trauma for years, I’m even more moved by the support system he had for over 30 years or so- Who were so loyal and loving to him, who just wanted to see him get better. This book taught me a lot about family and friendship values that made me happy, knowing that Jude got through more years than he would have if he didn't have that support from them. I fell in love with all of the characters as if they were my own family. It's all written in the most impressive prose. I will never come across another book like this. I have such a strong bond with all the boys and others. It took my breath away.

*spoiler* You said that you wanted an explanation why the book is written in the way that it is and there is one. Harold is the one who gets the booklet with al the little stories about Jude's his life. Starting at Lispenard street. (At the very end it said: you jumped of the roof?! “It’s a good story, I’ll tell you” Harold:Please. And he did.)From that part of Jude’s life Harold gets to hear the story and there are parts where he is involved himself so that explains the way it is written. Also Harold and Julia took multiple days to read the booklet of stories due to the fact that it was just to much, just like is was done in the book itself. This is my view on the matter, please let me know what you think and great video btw 🥰

just got mine today and i was wondering what i got myself into so thank you for this video :)))

I just found your channel, and I loooove it!! This is also going to be one of my next reads

Loved this video! You edit so well!! I've re-read A Little Life once, and I swore I'd never read it again after the second time. Then I saw the stage adaptation in London this summer and now I feel like I need to read it again!

Im new in your channel and i absolutely loved the way that you talk and express your thoughts, it was really fun to watch thank you for this!

This has sat with me for the last 7 years 😫 time for a reread ❤😢

I am so happy I found your channel I loved watching!! and I can’t wait for the experience of reading this

your so beautiful and I already love your channel ❤ so exited to see more of your videos ily

omg I am so excited for your channel! I am so excited for how your channel will grow! I am so excited to be here in the beginning and watch your first video and be subscribed for your whole journey :) i already love you ❤❤

ive been contemplating reading this book for soo long omg

It’s so good

14:10 I've never read the book in english, therefore I never caught that reference, so you just kinda made my brain explode and I'm never going to stop thinking about it

never been more scared to read a book haha

Congratulations… love you

I’ve just bought this book and really want to read it. For people who have read it what age rating do you recommend for it? ❤

I LOVE IT!

great first vid Allieeee (devastating book choice tho ;-;)

youuu look soooo beautiful while reading omg

you pointing out the reference 'show a little life' literally gave me goosebumps because what the fuck

Currently reading this

Ooop i got this book recently too!!!! Haven’t read it yet

I will be reading this soon and I’m scared 🫣

I love your vibe 🧘‍♀️ I just subbed

This is not spoiler free lol. Also please make your spoiler warning longer!! I didn't have enough time to pause and so I heard it.

You are really pretty

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SPOILER ‼️ “if you don’t want to hear a spoiler skip this part” me: panically looking for my phone-“WILLIAM DYING” i’ve learned to just not look online about a book because i always get spoiled

It’s not a five because you want to throw it across the room. I mean it’s such a messed up book because ultimately her message is that for some people, life is hopeless. I’m not saying this is not true for some people but when the choice is darkness instead of light, all the profundity adds up to nothing. BTW, the author said that this book was a kind of fairy tale/ fantasy, as unrealistic as you can get, kind of book, so it’s really messed up that she kind of make it seem so real. So despite her very beautiful writing, the message she leaves you with just kind of kills your soul. Therefore it’s in my opinion not what a good book should be doing and therefore I think she’s kind of a terrible writer who has used her talent to create terrible messaging out into this world.

Girl you said SPOILER FREE wtf :(((