How to Read More Classic Novels

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You got it! Working on a few right now!

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Just discovered your channel. Great vibes, talks about books, and great travels. I just started reading myself. Currently diving into fantasy, which I’m in love.

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That’s awesome! I think fantasy is starting to become my new favorite genre.

[@joebardsley8426]

Love the video! I finished my undergrad in English lit last year and having read a fair few classics the main thing I’ve come to appreciate is the writing itself. You’re right about pacing being off compared to modern reads but in terms of the artistry of the writing, classics are so great! Hope that doesn’t sound too pretentious lol

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No that does not sound pretentious at all. I totally agree!

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@@PeterOlszewski no worries! Do you have any tips on getting off your phone btw? I read a lot but have recently gotten addicted to my phone and wonder if you have any tricks to help? 😅 I keep buying books I don’t get to reading coz of it

[@PeterOlszewski]

@@Chillestchicken I’m definitely not the best person to ask because I’m on my phone quite a bit. 😂 I guess my best advice would be getting rid of different social medias like tiktok or insta. I believe that a lot more short form content is more addicting than the long form content. KZbin long form content has the added benefit of housing more information so I do think it’s more beneficial from a learning standpoint and I find that a lot of short form content is for time wasting.

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I would love to make a book club!

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@@PeterOlszewski I'll be waiting, in the meantime I'll read The Time Machine XD

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Hi, I’ve been aspiring to write for a living, and just want to say I think the most comforting and good reads lie in Hemingway! Anyway, love your channel

[@PeterOlszewski]

I will definitely check out some of his books! Thank you so much for the recommendation!

[@ethanh37-o9m]

@@PeterOlszewski no problem! Thank you for taking an interest in my comment, if it’s not too much to say but I think his best book is either Fiesta or the old man and the sea (always good starting books for mr Hemingway lol)

[@vernalbug]

I recently started to read classic novels too. There is this TV show adapting the novel The Count of Monte Cristo and it helped motivate me to tackle the book. I absolutely love it! I did have to train my brain to the old English way of talking. It didn't take long though and the plot is very engaging. It's a massive book but it's a very good book to help start someone into reading classics.

[@PeterOlszewski]

That awesome!! I definitely want to read the count of monte Cristo now!

[@vernalbug]

@PeterOlszewski it really is a good book. It reads like a TV show with each chapter being its own episode and each episode ends on a cliffhanger. If you do read it I highly recommend reading the Penguin Classic Robin Buss translation. He did an excellent job capturing Dumas's writing style but writing it in a classic style that almost reads like modern. It makes it incredibly accessible for any reader.

[@jackson615]

I recently read The Picture of Dorian Gray and it was fantastic (imo)! Has def sparked my interest in classics. Great vid!

[@PeterOlszewski]

Oh that’s awesome! I really want to read The Picture of Dorian Grey.

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That’s awesome! Thank you so much!

[@karanspc]

great video as always! never thought of getting into classics but will give it a go. also, thanks to you, next week i’m going to be getting pines and dark matter so i’m super hyped. can’t wait for more and hope you’re doing well :)

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s awesome!! I hope you enjoy Pines and Dark Matter!

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[@joannelucille]

I've never read this book, but I've seen the 2002 movie adaptation and it's really interesting 😊

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Thank you for all the support! I really appreciate it! I’m so glad there are people that like this kind of stuff and that you like my videos!

[@chriswyatt9869]

I’ve started alternating between reading classics and then reading the more modern books I initially want to read. Some I really enjoy - the great gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald I read last week, and then some I really didn’t like - heart of darkness by Joseph Conrad I read this week. I think it’s a good balance for me in finding motivation, like if I didn’t enjoy a classic, I’m often glad I read it, but I have something to look forward to in reading a more modern book next whilst I look for the next classic.

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s a great tactic! Also heart of darkness and the great Gatsby are such books!

[@bookauri]

I've started sprinkling classics into my reading so loved this! I just read H. G. Wells The Invisible Man and it just wasn't for me. Recently really enjoyed Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. Also, Octavia E. Butler has skyrocketed to becoming my favorite author! This has convinced me to give H. G. Wells another chance, being that all of these are similar sci-fi/speculative fiction energy. Thanks Peter!

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s awesome!! I still need to read the invisible man.

[@karma1823]

Based on your taste on books, I would like to recommend for you to read some Japanese fiction - Haruki Murakami's books mainly (if you haven't read them before). It would be a new and interesting genre for you to explore!

[@PeterOlszewski]

I have only read Kafka on the Shore and Days in the Morisaki Bookstore. Both I really enjoyed! I definitely want to explore them more. I think next I will read Norwegian Woods.

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Great video. Love the content

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Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

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I always look forward to when you upload!!

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[@marynelson2875]

Love that you’re reading classics! If you liked the Time Machine you should read Brave New World next, it’s a similar futuristic dystopia with really cool ideas (its short ;) I find it sort of annoying when classics have a frame story structure haha, I don’t care about the people outside the story who are hearing it.

[@PeterOlszewski]

I will definitely check out a brave new world!

[@samriddhigupta5584]

I have been scared of reading classics but I’m just getting back my attention span to an ideal level to read modern books. It will a while before classics lol. Loved the video! Can you please do a bookshelf tour someday? Would love to see your collection!

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s great! Yes, I can definitely do a bookshelf tour!

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Great review - great advice! (LOVE the freckles)

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[@justincarrillo226]

Noticed the manga on your bookshelf. Would be interesting to see you review some manga series as well!

[@PeterOlszewski]

Believe or not I’m actually working on one right now! Should be out in a week or so. :)

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Your videos have in amazing vibes, and it’s make want reading more books

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I’m so glad to hear that!

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I really enjoy your bookish content! 🙌🏻

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[@PrimaryLateralSclerosis]

I try to do the same with classics. I recently took a break from my typical fantasy and really enjoyed Great Expectations. I’m stuck on a current modern classic though that I’m tempted to DNF, Blood Meridian.

[@jordanschmidt9772]

The first classic novel I read was the Count of Monte Cristo. Just finished it recently!

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s awesome! I still need to read that one!

[@jordanschmidt9772]

@@PeterOlszewski it’s long but well worth it. The whole story just felt like a journey

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I can’t wait for you to read a Dostoyevsky novel! (That is if you haven’t read any of his works yet)

[@PeterOlszewski]

I haven’t read and of his works! I will definitely check them out!

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@@PeterOlszewski I recommend Crime and Punishment first then Brothers Karamazov. I honestly like your channel. Happy reading!

[@PeterOlszewski]

@@dlkm0309 Thank you so much for the recommendation! I will definitely check them out!

[@3rd_iimpact]

The question I have is how do you find time to read? Lately I only have the end of the day before bed to read. What’s your reading schedule like?

[@PeterOlszewski]

It really just depends. I typically have work in the mornings at 9 so I get up at 7 to have an hr and a half to read and drink my coffee before. Then usually I will read in the evenings. I have been doing more traveling lately and I’m going back to college so I feel like I read significantly less this week. It’s honestly also depends how into a book I am as well because if I’m hooked I will not be putting it down. 😅

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It’s such a good movie!

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[@Caro6367]

I started the War of the Worlds by HG Wells a few years ago and just could not get through it, it was so exhausting to read. Maybe it was the german translation and I should try reading the original??

[@PeterOlszewski]

You should definitely give it another try. At least the version I read was the unabridged version and I enjoyed it. But I can see where you found it to be exhausting. It is a bit slow at times.

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[@NoUseid-iz4fh]

0:38 i disagree, its different in terms of books, they have become easy doesn't mean they have become better , they lost the vividness and the rich experience it was and the complexity in them.

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Would be thrilled if you read the Bible lol. Cool idea for 10k special

[@DavideMazzetti]

Re: 'The Time Machine' - it's not really about global warming - the concept didn't exist then Wells was writing. It's more about the fact that he's travelled so far into the future that the sun is dying and so expanding, eventually to engulf the planet.

[@lucycanread]

i love classic novels but they absolutely must be read on my kindle so i can click on every 5th word for a definition for yet another way of saying "silly" or "intelligent" to add to my repertoire

[@PeterOlszewski]

That is so true! Sadly I don’t have a kindle though. 😅

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[@mateaap]

Dude, try reading The Count of Monte Cristo, the classic is going to ruin you

[@PeterOlszewski]

I will definitely check it out!

[@vernalbug]

@@mateaap I'm currently reading it. At page 500 and it's so good!!!

[@mateaap]

@@vernalbug i started like 2 weeks ago and am still on page 562 but im lovin it 🙏🏼❤️

[@vernalbug]

@mateaap it's definitely a fast read. I didn't expect that from such a big book.

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