Women 🤡

You read one book and base your whole opinion off that. You’re part of the problems of society today. Modern day feminism is cancer.

Ah, my favorite color of pretty math gems.

In Pet Semetary, he describes the tantrums of the main character's five year old daughter as "almost menstrual". Through out the book, the main character's wife is told what she is and isn't allowed to do while she's grieving her lost child. The main character (who is a doctor) has his doctor friend stay with her and make the decision that she is "not allowed" to attend her son's viewing. The husband also forces her to take valium.

I'm reading the Tower series and read The Stand. Yes absolutely he's sexist, particularly in the Dark Tower: Wizard & Glass. Any woman who wasn't young and desirable is described in such negative terms as angry, rejected ,miserable, saggy, dry ("down there")... he's said nothing neutral or positive about older women.

Thanks for points it out! I just started the Dark Tower and got really confused with the first female character he introduced. I guess SK is an old fart and had a different upbringing, but if the book you read is kind of new it really is a disappointment.

Though I'm a big Stephen King fan, I have to say, I've questioned whether he's sexist or not. I came here because I'm reading Fairy Tale right now and like you, have noticed some subtlety sexist things and some a little more overt. Honestly, I've read probably 20 SK books and only recently did I notice this. He DOES have many, many very strong females characters so I'll give him that, but I've noticed that though they are main characters, it's not that often that they are the lead/ main character. I read an article a minute ago about his evolution regarding racism, sexism, LGBTQ inclusion and can see that he has, indeed, evolved so there's that, but sadly, this is a NEWLY published book I'm reading and I'm seeing it. Thing is, he's been wonderfully politically active, has a super strong wife who is an excellent writer in her own right and I feel like he's very open minded, especially for an older generation, white male. I won't stop reading him, but perhaps this could be brought to his attention. I think you did a great job here in describing the difference between his descriptions of male vs female characters. Maybe he's still in Twitter? Not sure. He may have boycotted lil baby Elon. Lol FYI, I haven't read the book you read. The Stand is my favorite, but it has been years since I've read it and now I'm wondering about female characters in it! Thank you!

I just bought this book... It is stunning. It may be a tad excessive but now I'm after the limited edition version... 😁😅

This is a terrible explanation of representation in literature... not once did u mention theories of realism and its relationship to 'the people' nor did you explain that your theory is routed deeply in marxist ideology. I'm not saying that what you try and show is not in fact the case, i just think your title implies you are going to explore representation in literature rather than simply saying 'read books by diverse authors' massive let down of a video. PS. You didn't give a single example.... you just said 'dont just read books about white rich people' as if it is inherently bad to be rich and white... Your description says 'helped me understand the importance of understanding situations through 'different' eyes' if you had done your research you would have maybe realised that it is through realism and new methods of representation that the 'different eyes' you describe aren't so different after all... sometimes you are the problem rather than the solution... have a good day

"she was just homeless" YOURE SO FUNNY UNKNOWINGLY

Who cares. He sucks.

i can listen to you all day

I love your voice and I appreciate this in-depth review. Lots of love from me to you 🧡

I loved this book: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGalepKEos6Lprs

I'm going to read this book this year thank's for the warning

I am currently reading this book! I am one page 150 and I am loving it. I remember when this book came out how many KZbin reviewers where trashing it. They did the same with Laurie Forest book The Black Witch.

I really love books. That's why I am subscribing to your channel which is great by the way and even featuring your channel on my channel

Soooo soothing x x x

Are ther just images in the book or is there a written story as well? I am a teacher and would like to read this to my pupils (in german).

Thanks for the tip and being alpha-nerd! 💙🥰

I don't know why I haven't read this book yet. You convinced me that I should make it my next book.

Fun, thanks! 🧟‍♂️ The drawings look amazing. I have yet to venture down the inky-path of the graphic novel. Such an expensive habit!! If I’m going to stay up late for a new hobby, I’ll start with something cheaper ... like cocaine. 🧟

You'd think the artists would at least come up with some system where they try to do certain characters rather than chop and change from page to page :D

I don't think I was particularly sold by the movie either. It is a shame when a good concept isn't executed well. "The real important thing here" line is probably the author attempting to throw in a warning... because look what would happen to us all otherwise! What do you think?

I love your take on this! 💙 The book was fun (I grew up in the 80’s), and I definitely took the obsession with that slice of pop culture as part of the dystopian impact. The poor isolated people in the future had a “golden age” relationship with the 80’s, ...although I agree that the author didn’t pull it off well. 🤖 It felt like the author used a wall of post-it stickers to arrange their writing patterns, and so stories never got to explore their own liveliness.

Love this peek into your world! 🪴 I’m also someone who had always read! Yet, being dyslexic and autistic, I had to find my own way of consuming books. Most of my youth was spent struggling through fantasy paperbacks and schoolwork, until audiobooks exploded onto the scene (of my public library). Following a suggestion of an autistic friend, I started listening to the books on 2x speed... and it rocked my world. Suddenly it was easy to understand and follow the stories! These days I consume about a book a day (including your recommendations) and the practice has expanded my world exponentially. I highly encourage everyone to increase both the quantity and quality of their books. Your brain will thank you! 🧠

Thanks for letting us know that you have an Instagram! It's a wonderful and random way to see you in a onesie. :o) We will follow you through the Daoist monastery (where we live). Fun!!

Loved the extensive collection ;)

Hehe some people are definitely beyond saving....

“I would not have you descend into your own dream. I would have you be a conscious citizen of this terrible and beautiful world.” ✊🏽 Thanks for the review! Y’all always do wonderful job. 💙

Heh, hard to glaze over it when there's a tally involved :D ... I am more surprised the publisher doesn't read through it and point these things out before publishing, less so for genuinely caring, but more to avoid any PR hiccups down the line.

So true! We look to stories in order to find what is possible in our world. Half of the work in meditation is diving into the nature of our personal story collection, and disentangling from them! If we are going to build up a sense of self and a future based upon a dream, let’s at least make them sweet and compassionate and inclusive for us all!! ☯️💙✊🏽

🤣 I love that you took the time to count!! This video has convinced me to remove Stephen King from my TBR list. Thank you for the warning! I’d rather not inflict those perspectives on my poor little brain. 🧠

I love that kids being tortured was “meh” for you. Definitely a monster. 👹 The word boogaloo had been co-opted by a white supremacy militia in the States... so it’s hard not to imagine guys in camouflage dancing around! Also monstrous. 🤡 Sounds like a scary book!!

So beautiful! I would be terrified of ever actually reading it, and damaging such a work of art. 🤪🤯

It is a great haircut. Nice video too. 🙃

I really appreciate these explorations of writing styles and methods. It’s a wonderful way to learn the craft!! 🥰🌈

LoL. I like your clickbait title

I love that cover design! 😻

I’m really rooting for authors to begin having chances to rewrite and update their fiction as they improve over the years. I’ve read a few books like that, and they often become immeasurably better! Maybe this author can return to this as time rolls on. 😊

I love when reviewers pull out some of the lovely phrases or quotes from the text. Thanks for that! 🥰

It’s amazing how the expectations we set up for something really impacts our experience! Thanks for putting us in the proper mindset. 😊👍🏼

It’s ok if u don’t like it.. everything is not for everyone!

Omg I am the first one :)

i love the cute bee content in these vlogs :O

Teaspoon ... funny ... and crushing! In equal measure.

I love you so much. Thanks for making these. 💙 Sounds like one of those books that I would love to reference in in later discussions around agency, capitalism, and normalization of abuse. Just doubt I want to carry this story around in my psyche.

Wow! Thanks for the warning!! 😅. Maybe I’ll give it a pass for now. I’m a bit of a wimp. Interesting story concept, though.

LoL Good point. Not much depth. I’ve been wading through them, because they supposedly open up understanding into the larger story-world... but I’m losing hope. 🤪

Thanks so much! This year has been such a wonderful (sometimes painful) opportunity to step outside my little bubble of privilege. We live in such a richly diverse community, and are so lucky to share another perspective to explore. 🥰