Reading and Reacting to All the Bright Places

Follow along as I read All the Bright Places and then immediately react to its recently released Netflix adaption. This one hit me hard and I'm still trying to process my thoughts and feelings on it a week later.
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[@jamielouise3579]

I feel like this book would have worked well as an 8 episode limited series because then they would have had the time to develop the characters and have more scenes with Finch and talk about his character arc and story. the movie had a brilliant cast and did well with pushing the message and themes of the book across but it was missing alot.

[@karimismail351]

Yes, yes it should have. Like 13 reasons why, although that was a disaster. I hated the 3rd season 😂

[@thedoctordisco4110]

I don't know if anyone's stated this yet, but I think you'd like to know that the book was kind of a real story? Like Violet was supposed to represent Jennifer, the author, and Finch was supposed the represent her boyfriend who killed himself (and Jennifer found him) so I guess it's kind of a personal story? Also the song at the end of the book? That one's totally real too. Jennifer's boyfriend wrote it about a "perfect day" they spent together and left it to her. I really love this book by the way, it was nice seeing someone else experience it.

[@aliaalh8522]

Omg stop this makes it extra sad knowing it’s a real story 🥺

[@danii_saur]

Thank you! I’m surprised no one else has commented on this. I guess no one reads authors notes lol

[@thedoctordisco4110]

@Talia Johnson this... does not make any sense wtf

[@cheyanne510]

The part that made me mad was that they made him yell at her when she was the one who yells at him and then leaves. People who haven’t read the book are probably gonna think he’s a bad person, as well. :(

[@morgenthorpe475]

the movie missed out the bell tower and they don’t focus on Finch’s fatherly issues as much, there’s also no talk about Violet going back and to the places when finch dies and they rush the relationship between Finch and Violet which is sorta upsetting

[@maithaaldaisi4271]

yeah, I was hoping to see in the scene where she goes to the largest rubber ball thingy if I was not wrong I read the book many years ago, I don't know why but this scene was stuck with me, and when she went and saw his shoes on the tree ugh it still hurts :'(

[@madichop9750]

@@maithaaldaisi4271 brooo the shoes on the tree literally killed me...

[@ohhithere6325]

The book is sooo much better than the movie in my opinion as the movie misses out many important things but I guess it’s till ok.

[@leslee36]

This book fuckeddd me up. I absolutely loved this book. As someone with a mental illness (anxiety & depression) who tries so hard to stay “awake,” as Finch puts it, I related to his character in being afraid to be labeled or thought of as a freak because of the thoughts in my head that I can’t control and having to pretend to be okay around everyone else. The end absolutely destroyed me emotionally, so I definitely don’t see myself reading it a second time. In terms of the movie, I loved it! It definitely did illicit a very emotional response from me at the end the way the book did. I just wish we would’ve seen more things from Finch’s perspective, as we did in the book. I wish it would’ve been longer and I wish we could’ve spent more time with these characters as their love story progressed instead of rushing through it in a montage. The actors did a fantastic job, and their chemistry was on point. This was the first video of yours I’ve seen, and you just earned a sub from me! :)

[@kieranandrews6569]

Finch’s depression was the closest I’ve seen to my own depression and this book devastated me. I made the mistake of finishing it right before going in to work and ended up sobbing in my car.

[@NevermorePages]

Loved this. ATBP is one of my favorite books of all time. It still gets to me all these years later. I totally get why it’s polarizing. What helped me to understand the story more, was to read up on the author. Finch is based off of her high school sweetheart, and what she dealt with with him. 🧡🖤🧡

[@yatogami2919]

Completely agree! I didn't love the book but reading the author's story made me appreciate it.

[@raisa2587]

Finally someone who knows how to do a review.. thank you. I’m gonna go on crying now

[@bellapenn5072]

this book has made me feel a way that no other book has made me feel. it really showed that even though he knew he was ending it all, he knew that even the day, week, month, and even year after, violet would still be on earth. he left things behind that she would be able to keep with her for her whole life.

[@pezjunkie13]

Actually Theodore is bipolar. Fun fact: the actor who portrays him is also bipolar 👍 as someone with a bipolar spouse, I appreciated the depiction.

[@nakeshabrown]

This movie tore me up! I watched the movie and I still haven't read the book. The movie made me want to read the book because I know so much is missing.

[@sallyfarmer1318]

Omg please read the book! The movie missed some of the most best parts of the book. You won’t regret it!

[@imsippinonsimpjuice2531]

NaKesha Brown same I watched it today

[@chanelkansuwe4352]

the movie honestly missed out so many key details. but it still made me cry, and still worth the watch. the actors are amazing

[@TheKimiChannel]

I haven’t seen the movie yet but I’ve read the book. I cried so much reading it haha. But when I saw the trailer, idk why I felt like the chemistry was off. Like Justice was a good Finch but I wasn’t convinced of Elle to play Violet in the trailer so I wasn’t so enticed to watch. But I like this review on both!

[@maithaaldaisi4271]

their chemistry is good in the movie you should watch it

[@sabrinagrosina4568]

i actually loved the portrayal of finche's mom bc that is literally how abusive/ neglective parents are and it explains a lot about the way he is acting and feeling

[@alishawright2615]

I am so glad I found your review. I read all the bright places when it came out and I loved it. I felt like finch was a great representation of how a lot of people feel when it comes to mental illness. Like I am from Illinois and I know the book is based in Indiana and I felt like the school systems did not really discuss or care about teaching mental illnesses and a lot of people felt like Finch in my school. The movie I felt like focused way too much on violet's mental health than finch especially with leaving out his parents and even younger sister. Finch's storyline in the book were very relatable and needed to be portrayed better in the movie.

[@lexycallix9584]

I’ve read this book 21 times and have 3 tattoos based off of it, I’ve talked to the author, Jennifer Niven, many times and even tho yes, many things were left out of the movie, I still love the movie bc Jennifer Niven does and that’s all that matters

[@TheWordN3rd]

Haha, if I disappeared for a few days, my mom would have the police and the army out there looking for me. She would not be chill about it. I think this is one that I'll watch, but not read. I hate books with sad endings... I mean, I hate that in movies too but usually those take less of my time.

[@chandlerainsley]

queen of innovative content

[@abbyunderweiser]

I just finished reading the book and I honestly just want to go back to this morning, before I knew the ending. I don’t know how I could have lived before reading it…

[@julianamerkley4761]

I absolutely loved the book , I'm a little scared to watch the movie but I do wanna watch it

[@THGForever1]

THANK YOU SOOOO much for your video...I truly loved your honesty in this video of your thoughts about this book and film. I have a hard time with watching reviews of films based on books. But I love how you were so honest and not hating down so much on one side. I loved the book and I adore the film and I know people have their own opinions about things but sometimes we have to understand that we do, we do have our own opinions and we have a right to feel what we feel. Your video was very beautifully done and I enjoyed every moment of it. So thank you again for this review of yours on All The Bright Places book and film adaption.

[@humairahaider4188]

I have read the book and watched the movie 3 times. And I found your channel . Well the book/movie was the greatest thing I have ever read or watch. Each time I read/watch it , I cry and I feel happy and sad.

[@dezreacts3329]

I love the way this is edited

[@jacobmoreno9698]

I straight up SOBBED reading this book.

[@tombsofak]

I loved the book honestly. I get this book is pretty polarizing and some people feel especially Finch fall heavy into the romanticism of mental illness but this for me was one of the first books I'd read in SO LONG where mental illness wise, I felt seen. I legitimately felt like I saw seeing two characters go through their own struggles with mental illnesses and their own thoughts and experiences and instead not dumbed down, not a stereotype, not just "tragically beautiful" but legitimately two very good characters with their own struggles. The movie I think while has it's pros, didn't quite live up to that for me, really neglecting a lot of things we needed to make the story more complete. A limited series might have been better honestly. But yeah despite how others feel about the book, I really felt seen in this portrayal. Like this was really written by someone who KNEW how it felt not just someone trying to conjure up a story from that perspective. I saw pieces of myself and my struggle in both Violet and Finch yet they still felt like overall good characters to me. Love this review!

[@kaylin7687]

I’ve never ballen my eyes out so much, honestly a great movie, very sad though ❤️❤️

[@niteshdixit9534]

Ohh! It was my birthday when you uploaded this. Good!

[@DIDisguise77]

Im crying now. I've seen this movie so many times now.

[@jadaquince8292]

The only thing I’m sad about finches actor is that he doesn’t have his blue eyes that we’re being constantly referenced to throughout the book

[@Liconna]

Really good review, I felt the same when you left to cry lol

[@gonzopram725]

When you started crying...that’s exactly how I felt

[@kanellita]

daria if you like justice smith you should watch the get down! he was phenomenal in it :')

[@kanellita]

@@FullofLit passed the vibe check once again!

[@izzyanderson3289]

nice relatable video

[@maria-ie6zd]

What happened to the Elite reactions?

[@AlwaysBooked]

How do you speed up your movies?!?! Teach me your ways!!

[@AlwaysBooked]

FullofLit I’ll have to look into it! Thanks!!

[@maithaaldaisi4271]

@@FullofLit I'm curious if it is okay to ask, why do you speed watch, I never seen someone do that?

[@badiiscute]

You just see her get more exited and annoyed at the characters as she reads.. You can notice her getting pulled in to the book.

[@alexisrevelo7030]

She’s Elle, not Dakota Fanning

[@Florence-du3uq]

Can someone tell me where can I watch this other than Netflix?????

[@pearlcandy]

1st comment!!

[@anujsanjanwala3418]

please tell me they didn't ruin it pls pls pls pls

[@sallyfarmer1318]

Uhhhh... 😳

[@Anne-rj4bk]

The movie did not do the full story justice. Full stop. That's it. If you cannot tell a story properly in the length of a movie, do a series. If you can't, leave it the F**k alone. But for the love of all things holy, do not pick the original story apart and f it all up. Sorry, sorry, sorry for ranting. A watched the movie last night, and am still soooo pissed at how they left out/and or changed all the most important parts.

[@DIDisguise77]

The correct way to say bipolar person, is a person with bipolar.😅

[@iamk4474]

It felt way too forced

[@user-bk3pr4wu7n]

please put a spoiler alert-