This book is like a journey that's super hard but is worth every second in the end.
@YoChristopha3 жыл бұрын
Not that hard, but it is long. It takes the greatest warriors Time and Patience to get through it.
@gunveersingh58933 жыл бұрын
@@YoChristophatrue
@carsonespinoza1767 Жыл бұрын
@@YoChristopha love this!
@pipsbytheliterature99693 жыл бұрын
I’m a simple person, I see Tom Hiddleston I click
@shadhaebadhy79133 жыл бұрын
in some way, the way she plays around with the book as she talks is so satisfying to watch
@leila45099 ай бұрын
Totally agree haha
@Anastasia_14673 жыл бұрын
I'm from Russia and I had to read War and Peace twice from cover to cover when I was 16 for my literature class. Our teacher was crazy about this book and we had to know it to the smallest details. Me and my friends kinda hated it, just because our teacher was very harsh and didn't want to hear any opinions that were contrary to her own. But we coped with our frustration by rooting for the "bad guys" like Ellen and Dolohov and making up backstories for them about how they were just misunderstood. It was actually really fun and I will always have those shared memories with my friends, like a collective trauma😅 However, the book is quite moving and deep, and I grew to love it despite being really sick of it. And it always annoys me a bit when people dismiss it as incomprehensible. So I'm very glad you are enjoying it💕
@jastine9353 жыл бұрын
is it just me? but everytime l'm half way through the book I'm reading, I just suddenly want to read the end/last page 🤣
@allisonh23403 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I could never! 😂 I don't mind general spoilers but I can't spoil the last page haha
@jastine9353 жыл бұрын
@@allisonh2340 I am way too excited 🤣 that sometimes I get tempted lol
@ronakbais53443 жыл бұрын
The temptation 🤣🤣.
@jovanasloboda3 жыл бұрын
I actually did this with one part of War and Peace. I just went forward closer to the end and I just briefly scanned the page for familiar names and found what I thought was a spoiler I was crushed by that situation, almost put me off reading it for a while and then days later when I came to that part it turned out that I misunderstood it, the page before explained the situation, it was a sweet surprise, since then I learned my lesson😭so no jumping forward
@emmiereads3 жыл бұрын
I’ve accidentally done this so many times trying to check the page count 😑
@maginlalaland3 жыл бұрын
Listening to you talk about War and Peace has given me the courage to go ahead and get it. It's been a book I've always wanted to read but being so chunky definitely scared me a little. But alas, I am gonna do it !
@gabriellahildingsson41763 жыл бұрын
It's really quite an easy read 🥰
@emmiereads3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! You’ll fall right into it, hope you love it !☺️
@jstaversky3 жыл бұрын
It took a couple hundred pages to really catch my stride and have all the characters and their relationships established well enough to get some flow going... for me it was the kind of book that I had to work at on my first read through but now I can just pick it up and flip it open anywhere and get carried away By the way the BBC miniseries from the 70's is a great watch (a young Anthony Hopkins plays Bezukov!)
@maginlalaland3 жыл бұрын
I just got my copy from the mail, cant wait to start it!
@lifecolors4250 Жыл бұрын
Did you finish it?
@AshInTrees3 жыл бұрын
You've motivated me to finally undertake Tolstoy's beast. About 180 pages in, it's been wonderful.
@nimkati56273 жыл бұрын
Are you keeping up with all the different names of the same characters?
@ShivangiBhasin3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t read the book but the way it’s affecting you is so beautiful to watch. I may be missing out on the genius of Tolstoy but watching you is all the joy I need right now :)
@aidinfakoor98073 жыл бұрын
War and Peace blew me away; I really couldn't put it down. so many different characters have been described in detail as if you know them inside out like your close friends.
@nimkati56273 жыл бұрын
Same here. In my school it was mandatory to read this book, so everybody hated it, except me, because I really couldn't put it down.
@jflsdknf2 күн бұрын
Do you know which translation you used?
@aidinfakoor98072 күн бұрын
@@jflsdknf I'm not the best person to help you find the best English translation I'm afraid. I'm not a native English speaker, so I read it in Persian
@_nins3 жыл бұрын
I finished the book three weeks ago and when i read the last page i literally looked at the invisible camera that was pointing at me cause i just couldn't believe it was over lol. So I really enjoy watching these vlogs cause i get to experience the book one more time through you! :)
@nataliemanuel52033 жыл бұрын
I've just started and feel nervous about it. Anna Karenina is my favourite book and I strongly believe Tolstoy writes human emotion better than any author.
@annaz23493 жыл бұрын
Try Guy De Maupassant
@laksh_123453 жыл бұрын
EMMA! EMMA! Please make a video on your annotating guide for War and Peace! Pleasee? Pretty please??? I watched the Phantom of the opera one and it was a masterpiece!! Also, Tolstoy Diaries is just...*chef's kiss*
@hyemiyah3 жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive, but watching these diaries I know I'm going to cry so much.
@emmiereads3 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to hear what you think of it when you get it!! Definitely make sure some extra tissues come with it🥺
@hyemiyah3 жыл бұрын
@@emmiereads I'll probably come to tell at you about how much this book made me /feel/ 😭
@Ademarr32 Жыл бұрын
@@hyemiyah did you ever finish?
@Alex-pb5rf3 жыл бұрын
"Did you know... That if you just go on and on recalling memories, at last you'll begin to remember what happened before you were in the world." As a twin, that quote hit so different because I actually do have a memory of being in the womb. It's one of my most treasured memories and seeing that quote made me think of it and it brought me indescribable joy. Thank you for putting that in the video. It truly made my day :) Also, you should be an audiobook narrator. Your voice is so soothing and I could listen to it forever :)
@fedesbooks3 жыл бұрын
emmie posting this often is truly a gift 🥰
@hxylisa3 жыл бұрын
Watching your War and Peace vlogs really inspired me to want to read it too, and just today I popped into my local charity store and found Tolstoy’s War and Peace and Anna Karenina on the shelf how lucky was that!!! Anyways, I can’t wait to begin reading them
@ileanaaaaa3 жыл бұрын
After I read W&P I couldn't stop listening to the BBC mini-series soundtrack! Couldn't get over it. Such a great idea of listening to it while reading the book :D
@HonorSocietyRebel3 жыл бұрын
I’m very excited for these Tolstoy diary videos. I love that you’re reading it. It’s a goal of mine as well.
@shuttergirlUK3 жыл бұрын
Love your emotional honesty. Your connection to the book is so palpable and very inspiring. Yes, I wish you would do a video of how you annotate books. And maybe how you choose your editions, especially with translations?
@sjdltft2 жыл бұрын
this tolstoy diaries series is my comfort watch, when i need a hug i find myself here watching one of these. at this point i know what happen in every minute of these videos but still im here again. thanks a lot emma
@paulineabe3 жыл бұрын
you're the only person in the whole world that makes me want to read war and peace!
@tejaswinisureshkrishnan42283 жыл бұрын
Your bookmark is so pretty!!! Also you should do a video on how you annotate your books
@thefourthfry3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore your desk setup now , now that it faces a window . I imagine it would be so much better than staring at a wall when you're tired , plus with 3 giants of shelves behind you filled with textual worlds is a dream . @emmie
@MVDP233 жыл бұрын
I’m on your Tolstoy adventure vicariously and I love it!
@elizamb52803 жыл бұрын
Once you finish I really recomend watching tv series 'War and Piece' with Lilly James - it is so so great
@thesukhe3 жыл бұрын
Emmie being drama/booktube queen👑👸 is indeed a gem 💎culmination 😌
@mena43973 жыл бұрын
I was just bingeing your videos! They're so relaxing :)
@jchristian2763 жыл бұрын
I’m reading it now. after 2 days, i finally reached book 2😩. But it’s so good. The writing is exquisite. Simplicity and elegance at their finest.
@shilparamanaryan36523 жыл бұрын
You are such a precious little person! I just love the calmness and peaceful exterior you just exube of! I wish i could be like that.. You are such a vibe~~
@Yael777j3 жыл бұрын
I read war and peace these past few months for the T vs D book club, and i really enjoy the tolstoy diaries, especially as i'm reading the book with you, so as i read a part i get to hear you talk about it. it really helps processing what i just read, and it's nice to see what other people focus on in their own reading. what i'm trying to say is that these vlogs are great and i'd love for you to continue with them for the next books of the book club :)
@_nelld3 жыл бұрын
This makes me want to read war and peace, but then I look at the size of it.
@YoChristopha3 жыл бұрын
There’s a bright side to its length: super short chapters. 361 in total. You can inch your way through it little by little.
@_nelld3 жыл бұрын
@@YoChristopha maybe I will read it then
@mevlutakdag39472 жыл бұрын
I finished war and peace my favourite book when i was in high school. Remembering it with you is so wonderful! Thank you!
@dia_llreads3 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear you talk about this book I fall in love with it again!!! Bello, bello, bello!!!!
@zahrakhalaf78863 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how u do this , but every time you talk about a book that you’re reading you make me want to instantly go grab it !!!! Howwwww . Btw you’re amazing
@caitlynsalter18853 жыл бұрын
after watching all of these, i'm starting to think that i might have to make war and peace my summer holidays mission! beautiful video as always, i've absolutely loved it
@bruh-iy9ec3 жыл бұрын
Here we go again.. time to prepare Noah for the flood that's about to pour out of my crusty eyes (at least this will help exfoliate)
@NessaDalloway3 жыл бұрын
I cried so much during the hunt scene, It was really hard to keep reading through it.
@mattkean11283 жыл бұрын
I have so loved watching you read this. It's one of my favorites, maybe my favorite. I think you'd like Proust, they have similar writing styles, in a way.
@judykovach69123 ай бұрын
Am bingeing all your W&P commentaries ☺️🤗
@sreejanichavidi69013 жыл бұрын
U have soo much patience ...like I wish I had the same amount of patience that u have ..like slowly read through the book and savour the content than just trying to finish the book
@jungao64703 жыл бұрын
4:10 Emmie holds a book, a famous line in the page: “If life could write, it would write like Tolstoy.”
@nicholasmatos65323 жыл бұрын
Idk how you guys feel about musical but Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is soooo good. it’s based on war and peace. it’s not a traditional musical...at all. highly recommend.
@jasmeensidhu35333 жыл бұрын
ive been scrolling for this comment, the musical is amazing
@Kenziekat443 жыл бұрын
Wow look how early I am! Also I literally cannot wait to try and read this this summer!
@lekshmi_ind3 жыл бұрын
Aww you added Tom Hiddleston 😍
@properlittlemadam47893 жыл бұрын
I've just received a copy of this edition as a birthday gift . I just love the front cover and cannot wait to start reading .I'm interested in your annotation system, I just don't know where to start.
@camposmurilloalejandra38383 жыл бұрын
I was waiting so hard for this part 3 😌
@BessmaITube2 жыл бұрын
Everyone is doing dumb stuff because everyone is lost, and they all hide behind vain delusions to compensate for it. Andrew and Pierre’s struggle comes from a different understanding of the world, an image forming after a series of disillusionments, and they find it hard to latch onto something because they experienced the loss of frivolous beliefs. It is a philosophical book for a reason.
@mariannedaniellecabadon33343 жыл бұрын
look at those tabs! i love❤️
@m.e.a.94073 жыл бұрын
I know this is not my kind of book, but to see the emotions on your face just make me want to read it so bad
@averageguy90723 жыл бұрын
Hey, I just recently started reading novels through recommendations of yours as well as others. I just picked up “One Hundred Years of Solitude” hoping to really dig it, thank you! The book or manga I should say that ultimately got me INTO novels though, a college student who was never interested in reading for as long I can remember, was called “Berserk”. I mention this random series to you now after just recently hearing of the great author’s passing, may he rest in peace. This dark fantasy about causality had been ongoing for about 30 years up until this very moment and influenced many things I see in many other stories today, even beyond it’s own medium. All I’m trying to say is take note of the series at the least. The story is definitely not told in the typical fashion that your used to, but that’s the exact reason why I think it’d be cool for you to check out sometime with an open mind. It is quite intense in its themes being that trauma is a big part of it, so I advise heavy trigger warnings. It’s a manga, which is a Japanese written graphic novel, that is told from right to left. It may appear kiddish, edgy, what have you, but I assure you not in the slightest, as it covers deep and complex themes at it’s core. I recommend this to you out of curiosity on not only your thoughts of this wonderfully crafted character driven tale ( the main character specifically and the ‘love triangle’) , but also on the different style of storytelling that I get the feeling you never experienced before, I could be wrong though. It’s a story of the struggles of life, carrying an unbearable weight, existentialism, betrayal, and more. If your one for art then you’ll be really blown away by some of the panels found in this book as it goes on too because its really magnificent, especially considering manga authors draw everything themselves too such as with this case. Much like a movie or show, visual storytelling or rather ‘show don’t tell’ is very much present in the character’s facial expressions and gestures too. If you ever did pick it up (or even saw this comment) I would say to look past just the gore and extreme horrors of storytelling used in this series to see the deeper themes it is trying to convey and I promise you a meaningful story lies ahead. I know your a seasoned and mature enough reader to take serious complex and disturbing things told in stories, and I think “Berserk” for the most part handles that stuff very well. At the very least read to the end of golden age arc in the story if you ever decided to give it a try. Anyways though if you even bothered to take the time out of your much busier day than I to read this essay of a comment then I thank you just for that. I also plan to read “War and Peace” too, especially since it looks to be quite enjoyable for you and many! Hopefully it won’t be too hard a read for me! Thank’s and have a good one, keep it up.
@2009ashmi3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to reading this book! You have inspired me to tackle it and it sounds great! Ps. Love your t shirt!! 😊😊😊
@mishelly3 жыл бұрын
Love the sailor moon necklace! 🤣 and your constellation sweater. Love these vlogs! All your videos but I really want to read W&P now to see how much your loving it. I was worried about the slow parts would be difficult for me to get through. I’m only just realizing that slow parts in books are slow and monotonous for a reason it’s realistic but still easy to get bored and distracted. Any tips on pushing through? I tend to get stuck and not want to pick up a book in these times last book just room me 95 days to get through 🤣 no time for that!!
@bookswithchaimae3 жыл бұрын
Hello emma thank you for being a source of comfort in these days i just wanna demand if you could read about palestine and what’s happening there...thank you
@monikapaudel93533 жыл бұрын
Emma my love,i can binge watch you all day long. love from 🇳🇵
@keldyshka3 жыл бұрын
ahh i'm waiting to pick up the copy i bought and i'm so excited to read it and watch these videos along with it!
@distheone91203 жыл бұрын
What an amazing journey ! I think you should do the same thing with Les Misérables ! Such an amazing classic book...
@chloestuart10863 жыл бұрын
those intelligence squared literary debates are my favourite videos ever !! i highly recommend the emily brontë and jane austen one its so good :)
@ashleycottone99982 жыл бұрын
I’m currently listening to the audiobook and I’m having such a hard time comprehending what I’m listening to 😣 I think this is going to be one that I’ll have to read from the page to process fully.
@marywong99763 жыл бұрын
I agree, I find that War and Peace has a lot of Tolstoy's philosophy and I think as you have mentioned that it was not meant to be just purely a novel but more of his worldview and his theorising of why things are the way they are.
@maryboucher96993 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! It’s my new comfort space.
@queenzirectioner18973 жыл бұрын
i've been waiting for this one. TURN IT UP!
@elb19143 жыл бұрын
Please, I'd love to hear you speak some French in your next videos 🙏🙏🙏 Plus Tolstoy briefly stayed in Paris in 1857 so you sorta have to.... Ça ferait tellement plaisir à la communauté francophone (oui, nous sommes nombreux. Si si...) 😘
@lamegoldfish67363 жыл бұрын
If Holden Caulfield could only sit down with Ellen, and have a long talk with her. I liked the hunt part. It was neat to see all the characters out and enjoying nature. That was fun. Then the little party at uncles place was tender, beautiful, fun. It seemed a last glimps of fun and serenity before 1812 hits the fan.
@vasilisashakurova7433 жыл бұрын
“none of our characters died in a battlefield”. Just wait
@whatthekate46883 жыл бұрын
bestie im suffering with you on this journey!!! i can't wait to start it myself ❤🥰
@marcelbeaudoin38863 жыл бұрын
I read War and Peace over the last winter break and I loved it but also had similar gripes with Tolstoy’s philosophical and political musings. My undergrad was in poli sci/philosophy and (as well as him having a bit too much repetition) I found a lot of his ideas to be based on unwarranted assumptions. The story was phenomenal though. Example: at the burning of Moscow, he makes an argument for seemingly no reason about how there was no arson. I remember making a note saying “really, Tolstoy?!”
@camilletorres91053 жыл бұрын
Hi Emmie, the blogs you do are amazing!
@gabirosegarcia3 жыл бұрын
Starting War and Peace in June, so excited! I’d love to know where you get your page flags. I feel like I will want to tab this read.
@homairasultana90343 жыл бұрын
Please watch 'War and peace'(2016) after you finish reading.Paul Dano as Pierre is my favourite.
@sandramathews243 жыл бұрын
Woww Emmie❤️❤️ I am definitely gonna buy this book🔥🔥🔥
@anadajevic30243 жыл бұрын
Officially Helen has died from angina, but some critics came up with evidence that the real reason is unsuccessful abortion. I can't really remember what they wrote (I read it years ago for my exam) and all materials are in Russian, but I just thought this information would be interested to hear. Sorry for my mistakes, English is not my first language... I'm so glad that you are appreciating Tolstoy, many people don't like Anna Karenina and consider it dumb love story, but the psychological aspect is what make the book so deep and authentic:)
@ba-gg6jo3 жыл бұрын
I read this many years ago and I wish I had used bookmarks! Another 'monster' book is 'Quiet Flows the Don' by Mikhail Sholokhov. Set during the Russian Civil War it follows the plight of the Don Cossacks, their families, and their villages amongst the river landscape and steppes. Well worth giving it a try.
@hoshinojavi3 жыл бұрын
I need to read this book, I have it in my ereader but I feel like it would be better to read it physically and take notes or tab things
@АнастасияФёдорова-б4з3 жыл бұрын
Hello from Russia! I'm very happy you like our literature! You would have liked it much more if you had read it in the original because Tolstoy is a master of language. It was really interesting to hear how Tolstoy sounds in another language. I hope you'll read something else from Russia! Russian literature can really be emotionally hard describing suffering, but there is always an idea of love, kindness, and light behind it. P.s. sorry for my mistakes in English :)
@christhale7803 жыл бұрын
wow, so great. i enjoyed the milieu very much.
@margaritaivanova35593 жыл бұрын
Currently on page 861 and cannot belive that every page is so interesting😀 I was expecting that war pages will be boringish but even they are super interesting!
@theahaberman81892 жыл бұрын
Emmie, you really knew what you were doing putting Tom Hiddleston in your thumbnail, didn't you? Thanks for making this series, I'm contemplating tackling this tome next year, and I can really use the encouragement lol
@robertobastardo3 жыл бұрын
To read this book abridged would be a crime! lol It's unlike any other "book" I have ever read because it's the most panoramic piece of expression and such is life and it's brilliant! One should read this book not ever thinking when one will reach the end page, or what page one's in... or tedium will sit by you. I think.
@lishha92473 жыл бұрын
Really excited for this video. Sending much love to you Emma. ❤️❤️
@leila45099 ай бұрын
Many scenes in this book have sent shivers down my spine! (Spoiler warning ahead) I just finished reading the section where, amidst his overwhelming spells of madness, Pierre ran to save a little girl amidst the burning flames of Moscow and looting crowds of French soldiers. Wow! Talk about setting a powerful scene.
@canopus783 жыл бұрын
Los libros te hacen sentir muchas cosas..dale..!!
@sanskrutidas29653 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking about you and here you are ❤🌠
@GL-kk3jb3 жыл бұрын
@21:30 I just randomly paused and saw “Armenian girl” we love to see it!!! I wonder if he talks about Armenians more in war and peace, this intrigued me more!!!!
@finehuh29853 жыл бұрын
Hi from Cambodia I like ur KZbin channel so much u such a cutest person and cutest ever! I love ur content and watching your vd 🥺❤
@Mariam.44453 жыл бұрын
So originally they are 4 separated books, but in the version you have they are gathered together, aren't they?
@Sthemingway3 жыл бұрын
When you're done with the book, you should watch/listen to the 1956 movie version (directed by King Vidor and starring Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Mel Ferrer).
@rebeccaprestwich93213 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying these Tolstoy videos! Have you checked your PO Box recently, there’s a little something winging its way from the U.K. ☺️📮💌
@itsmelive3 жыл бұрын
Watched your classics video and some of the other diaries videos. Have you done a video on your annotation style? I would love to know how you keep track of denser content especially when taking account into older writing styles make reading slower and different
@maeiscompletelyfine3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER LOVELY VIDEO FAE PRINCESS EMMA
@klareeeesi3 жыл бұрын
Woke up just in time for a new video 💖💖✨
@fckallpeople58123 жыл бұрын
Так интересно наблюдать за тем, как многие людие воспринимают "войну и мир" как что-то совершенно невероятное. Хаха но для меня это просто санта-барбара на 4 тома, которую я прочитала за две недели и после этого такая *О ну приколдес, мне зашло, мне понравилось, *😳✊🏿🤟
@zs28393 жыл бұрын
Love it so much
@idkwth50563 жыл бұрын
omg omg, i'm so excitedddd
@idkwth50563 жыл бұрын
YOU GAVE ME A HEART OMG OMG OMG, i literally bought the book Just bc of ur video!!! I love you so muchhhhhh THANK YOU FOR NOTICING ME
@sarahmfouad3 жыл бұрын
Woow your video is so inspiring to me I'm in the beginning book 3
@jamesduggan72003 жыл бұрын
My favorite digression was the one on Napoleon's breakfast.
@jasmeensidhu35333 жыл бұрын
you should listen to the broadway soundtrack of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812!! its based on book 2 of War and Peace, soooo good
@majapapaya75253 жыл бұрын
I'm a Law Student in the midst of exam prep season and you make me wanna pick up Tolstoi at night after having read 200 pages per day haha
@Talgikiwi3 жыл бұрын
I've never been this early omg haha. But amazing vid! Had to stop for spoilers but ilu