I kind of thought it was all just part of his journal, that he was dying throughout the story, writing it himself. When they are parked at the school, she sees the bloody tissues in the glove box and Jake freaks a bit about it. Prior to that, she had had a nosebleed. Once she enters the school, she sees the car is gone because it was never there. Her headache gets worse, the metallic taste gets worse, as does her nosebleeds. Throughout the whole book, her health gets worse until she is revealed to be Jake. I imagined he wrote this entire thing as he was dying.
OMG! Yes!!!! As I realized where the story was heading, I had the same thoughts. This person is dying or is dead and doesn't realize it yet. Kinda like a ghost or out of body experience. Once I reached the end, I wondered if the person was writing as he was dying and that's why the nose bleed, the metallic taste, etc.
@@miquesbookvlogs372 this reminds me so much of The View From Halfway Down in Bojack Horseman. (SPOILERS) In Bojack’s dream, his water tastes like chlorine and there is liquid dripping from the ceiling. We later learn that he’s been drowning in his pool the whole time.
I just read this whole book in one sitting. It left me reeling. I immediately searched to see other people’s thoughts and this video came up, and wow it did not disappoint. Great stuff!!
Thank you so much! This video was definitely one of the more challenging projects I’ve taken on with this channel. I hope to find another book that inspires me this much. Thanks again! 🤗
@@miquesbookvlogs372 I’m late to the convo but I also just finished the book in one sitting and omg I thought this analysis was amazing! It really covered all the bases. I had questions such as the phone calls and the person she sees in the bedroom window as a child. I’m glad I got those questions answered thank you!
Every time there was a mention of "only one question" and our protagonist wondered what the question is, I couldn't help but think of "To be or not to be, that is the question", and it was interesting to see that that was actually the question in this case (although it wasn't explicitly stated, which I liked).
I loved this. I have just finished this book and got to the end and was a bit confused. This was an interesting read. I feel you explained it beautifully.
This made me realize that at some point, when the girlfriend was describing jake, I thought “this sounds exactly like a man would think a woman thinks”, but I put it down to a male writer. Now that it turns out that it was all jake everything just kinda clicks!
I think this was the best analysis ever for this book. You definitely spent a lot of time on it. Now I have to reread the book again and see your views on it along with the story. I can not wait for the movie to come out.
I also just remembered that the girlfriend saw a family picture of when Jake was a baby and she noted that it looked too old. Knowing that Jake ist actually older the pictures makes sense
but the way the girlfriend says that the photo looks like HER is interesting. another hint that Jake and her are the same. but also, could it be that Jake doesn't recognize that aspect of his life? when he is actually this old, why is the entire story about like a 27 year old Jake?
I noticed as well that throughout the book, the girlfriend says in her narrative that she needs to work the next day, then later it changes to Jake who has to work tomorrow, then later it is again her who has to work tomorrow.
It would be such an injustice if this video goes underseen. This is hands-down the BEST analysis of this book I've EVER. SEEN. I was so confused with it the first time I read it and I now feel like I know everything this book has tried to say. Again, terrific job!
Loved this! I just finished the book and I totally needed this analysis to calm my brain. One thing I would like to get your thoughts on.... the one girl with the rash at the Dairy Queen. She said “you don’t have to go.” I’m thinking that was like Jake rethinking his decision to end things or maybe even someone who may have saw a glimpse and was trying to be there and let him know he didn’t have to go through with it.... idk what do you think?
That's an interesting take.. I was thinking it had a lot to do with the physical projections of Jake's mental state. The girl states somewhere that 'fear is like a rash' and I think this is referring to how this anxiety is spreading throughout jakes psyche and causing it's deterioration.... kinda relating to the pig?
tell me why the entire book I didn’t realize “she” doesn’t have a name what is wrong with me. Until he said “Steph” I was like wait what? That’s her name. But your video was amazing I just finished the book and the word lost doesn’t come near to explain how I was feeling.
I also rated it 5 stars! It was so good, air tight, creepy in the end and yet the characters were so relatable. And your analysis is so detailed!! You put so much research and it's one of my favourite books so I really appreciate it! Love this so much dude!
Damn Mique this analysis is so freaking good I’m so impressed 🤯🤯🤯 I’ve done some research after reading this book twice but I feel like you helped me understand it on such a deeper level, this is super helpful and amazing!
Thank you so much, Gabby! This video was so tiring to put together, but kind words of encouragement like these make it all worth it! 🥰 I hope more people watch this video so they may appreciate the book on a deeper level. Mostly, however, I hope Charlie Kaufman doesn’t screw up the movie 🤣
I'm so glad I watched this. When i finished the book I was quite frustrated and disappointed because I wanted to love it but this had made me realise how absolutely fantastic this book is
I initially rated this book 3 stars because the "twist" was overdone but now that you've explained EVERY symbolism in this book makes me wanna bump it to 5 stars! WTF!!! Ur sooo genius
Thank you so much for explaining the ending! I felt so stupid because I couldn't wrap my head around it! Now I understand, I can appreciate the book so much more.
i love your analysis and it makes a lot of things so much clearer. i listened to the audiobook and towards the end, when the girlfriend goes back to the high school dance poster, there's this bit where they say "what are you waiting for" again and again and again and that slowly transitions to a man's voice. i was wondering what that means and i guess it's jake slowly realizing that he does want to end things because he's shedding these characters behind and removing this veil. he's wondering what he's waiting for, why ISN'T he just killing himself? and so he does it.
Discovered your channel today because of Gabby and I am so glad I did! I mean, you are already one of my favorite booktubers. The way you analyze, you have got so much talent. 🧡
Just read this book and wow I feel like I got most of it but you helped me understand it much more and I too feel like taking it a little higher than I originally did after this review and analysis. Love this! Thank you! 😊
I accidentally discovered your channel and coincidently had finished *ITOET* just a week ago. Not disappointed at finding this video. I was at total ease with your explanation and how you cover up the parts which were tad bit complicated to understand at one go. Loved your vibe throughout the video and thank you so much for the articulated analysis 🧡
Same! I literally just finished the book and looked up the trailer for the new Netflix movie coming out, and I’m so glad this came up in the suggestions!
I just finished the audiobook, I'm really surprised this was a debut work. The depth and atmosphere were just so good, I got chills at the end. I don't get why people find it so confusing though, I felt it was clear, though very sad, why they were thinking of ending things.
I definitely agree with you there-I was astonished at how much he was able to do with this one! I do hope the film manages to retain its complexity and intrigue. ☺️
I just had a very sad thought. The scratches on the door to the basement, Jake mentions he had a dog. The basement being a metaphor for being stuck in your own mind, in a depressive state, with the lock being on the inside (to me) clearly shows that you’re the only one that can get yourself out of that state. But the dog might’ve been trying to get through to Jake to help him, as animals often do. When Jake was stuck in the basement (his depression), the dog would claw at the door and try to get him out. That’s it, I’m going to go cry now.
Ahhh I did the same thing - rated it 4 stars at first but upon reflection I think it’s closer to 5!! I LOVED IT AND CANT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE. This was a really great analysis, I appreciate all the work you put into it!
Thank you so much! The research was definitely grueling... I didn’t want it to come off like I was diagnosing someone, so I did my best to be transparent with the sources I used. I appreciate it! ☺️
Just finished reading this book and was really confused, my questions remained unanswered. But after I watched your analysis everything got clear. Thank you!! I even got goosebumps when you explained several aspects of the book.
this book is one of my all time FAVORITE books ever omg it is so beautiful and just a work of art imo. Some people REALLY hate it but I guess it is just not for everyone
Hello, thank you for your analysis! It is very well constructed and interesting. What do you think of the sad girl at the Dairy Queen? What does she (and her words) represent?
I was confused at the end of the book but I knew there's something brilliant about it. Yours was the first video I watched right after I finished it. Appreciate your thorough analysis. This was helpful. Thanks.
I just watched the movie but was unable to catch some of the metaphors. Thanks so much for this! Really appreciate all the effort you put into the notes haha
Thank you for this! I saw the trailer on Netflix yesterday and I immediately bought the book and finished it within 24 hours. I thought it was incredible while reading it but your explanations took it to a whole other level. I appreciate the message at the beginning as well 🖤
Mique's Book Club i definitely think that the movie is going to have a different ending. Definitely the ‘same’ ending with the reveal but it’s going to be done in a way that mainstream audiences won’t hate. IMO. I noticed a few changes in the trailer too. Different hair colors from the book. The farmhouse in my head looked more worn down. The dog wasn’t alive in the book(I think the shaking of the dog is showing his ear issues and ringing) looking forward to this movie and I’m expecting it to be a solid 8/10
I had just said to somebody else that the movie reminds me a lot of something David lynch would make.. like a lot haha, so it’s interesting that the book in itself gives off that vibe before a film was even around, knowing this was still the consensus
Great video!! What are you thoughts about the warning one of the teens gave her in Dairy Queen? I mean the whole scene in Dairy Queen was a bit weird and I couldn’t understand the meaning behind it
Perhaps that scene was a last-ditch effort at the very depths of his subconscious at persuading him to not do what he was about to do. Why the DQ in specific-I don’t know, but I know that that scene is going to be in the film, so hopefully it enlightens us! ☺️
OMG! You just got a new subscriber with this! I really needed to see this, because I read the book so fast (which is something that I don't recommend) that the end had me fifty shades of confused. I gave it 3 stars then but now I decided to raise it to 4.
Thank you so much for doing this! Absolutely loved it and I totally agree with your theories. Also, the fact that he's made a world in his head shows how much he despises external conversation and also the fact that the decision is his!
One thing I noticed was the similarities between the mother and the girlfriend near the end of the book. The mother has the big toenail on her right foot missing, then the girlfriend realises one of her fingernails is missing. The mother pulls her hair out (the father said she has trichotillomania), and then in the school clumps of the girlfriend’s hair are falling out. Plus, the mother has tinnitus and the girlfriend keeps hearing the country song while in the school, but questioning whether it got louder and whether it has been playing the whole time.
OMG you’re a genius, it all makes sooooo much more sense now. I’m beyond SHOOCK rn. I finished the book minutes ago and was half confused and half making sense of it all. Now this is big brain stuff man. 😱😱 it’s not at all what I thought the story was going to be going into it… it’s way more horrible and solemn.
Wow. This was an incredible breakdown. Look forward to more recommendations! The only thing I can't really figure out is who "Steph" was. Was she the girlfriend? There was something about her being a musician, I'm not sure how that ties in.
Thank you so much! My theory was that Steph was Girlfriend’s real name. I wasn’t too sure, though, so I didn’t include it. If you have any personal theories, do share them also! ☺️
Awesome review!! I read this book about a year ago and rated it 4 stars. I loved the movie even more. What about you? Did the movie meet your expectations?
Thank you! When I listened to the audio book I felt dumb bc I didn’t get the ending lol, but your review helped me understand it so much better. ❤️ However, one thing is still bugging me though. When the girlfriend looks in the window of the school and sees, who i’m assuming is Jake as a janitor looking back and her, and then laying face down on the floor and “slithering”, what was that supposed to mean? For some reason that part is the most unsettling thing in the book to me and I still don’t really understand it?? Since Jake is actually the girlfriend, was that Jake picturing how he would look dead or something? Idk lol
Hey you cracked the code. This was hard to decipher. I saw the film, I didnt read the book. I dont know how you got all this insight i a really confusing movie.
Very very creepy. Loved it. Very confusing though. Also, at the time, it was hard to order. Really glad i did the work though. 5 out of 5 for me too. Glad i found you. Subbed❤❤❤
Josefina Piddo Thank you so much for watching! 🤗 To be honest, I’ve read so many books since then that I don’t remember all the details regarding the polka dot skirt-sorry!
Sorry! Late to this discussion so just tossing my two cents out there lol I think the shirt is representative of a childhood memory (maybe memories) of Jake’s. This is about the point in the book the “girlfriend” is feeling really nauseous and sick and is kind of flashing in and out of childhood memories, and when “she” finds the shirt, she “knows that it used to be hers and doesn’t know how it got there” I think this is representative of Jake coming to a point of, “How did I get here?” as he comes to terms with the fact that he’s decided to kill himself
i just finished this book and i made the mistake of not taking notes. around halfway through i realized i probably shouldve taken notes but decided it was too late. im absolutely gonna be reading it again as soon as i get back in the mood for it but i gave it a 4.5/5 stars. it confused me in the best ways possible.
Love your review so much .. I watch 20 minutes and get bored because I love to understand and think not thinking of nothing and just waiting so I search for the book review to understand (I don't want to read the book LOL) and if the idea worth watching the boring film and your review is helpful I like it and from the 20 minutes I actually thought that the old man is jake and jake is the mean character love to know it's right and not just miss leading thing
I also dont really get the t-shirt thing. But about the paint, I thought that maybe this is just his own blood and he was slowly dying while writing that story. It's the moment of realization that he is dying and there is no going back.
I'm curious about the meaning behind the cookie Ms. Veal offered her. We know she tampered with the cookies because they made the gfs mom sick. But she said that if the gf is "good" she'll get a cookie. But if she is "bad" she will take her away from her parents. I think Ms. Veal represents the suicide because if Jake decided to live he will continue to hurt (eating the cookie) but if he dies he is gone forever. What do you think??
I just watched the movie on this book and searching for explaination and ....u know what my brain is just fucked up I don't understand ... what happened in the story.😟
I haven’t seen it yet, but probably not. I’ll maybe review the film-give my general thoughts etc, but the analysis is something I’ll leave up to the experts. I honestly just got lucky with this video. 😅
Thank you for this analysis! While I'm looking forward to viewing the movie when it's released on Netflix, I agree with you, I wish that David Lynch had directed this instead....but it should be interesting!!
Debate PTX A metaphor for the battle between his wants and needs-tainted by the dark state of his mind. Each represented by a different voice...but since the voices were fusing, it communicated to me that both his wants and needs agreed with one another in the terribly sad end. 😊
I really dont like books or films who have "hidden messages", and lees if this is all a metaphor for depression anz suicide, didnt like the Kaufman adaptation, but ur review was good ! I suscribed u. U remember to Billy Eichner...
Well, the envelope was named Us, so it could be representing his characters in his mind/story. When the Janitor or the old Jake was young, he did meet that girl in a pub and they had conversation, and he wanted to talk to her more and get to know her and he even written his number in a napkin, but couldn't give it due to his social phobia or some other personality disorder (probably avoidant personality disorder). I think some people might not understand his obsession with that woman, but I think the reason why he so obsessed with her was because it was around that time or a bit later that meeting that he gave up his PhD career. His parents also could have been alive that time. He was also young back then, where he did not have much problems with his body like now, therefore, he was imagining/writing a scenario like "What if he had given his number back then? Would he have stayed in his job?
I kind of thought it was all just part of his journal, that he was dying throughout the story, writing it himself. When they are parked at the school, she sees the bloody tissues in the glove box and Jake freaks a bit about it. Prior to that, she had had a nosebleed. Once she enters the school, she sees the car is gone because it was never there. Her headache gets worse, the metallic taste gets worse, as does her nosebleeds. Throughout the whole book, her health gets worse until she is revealed to be Jake. I imagined he wrote this entire thing as he was dying.
That’s honestly pretty mind blowing 🤯 thank you SO MUCH for sharing!
OMG! Yes!!!! As I realized where the story was heading, I had the same thoughts. This person is dying or is dead and doesn't realize it yet. Kinda like a ghost or out of body experience. Once I reached the end, I wondered if the person was writing as he was dying and that's why the nose bleed, the metallic taste, etc.
@@miquesbookvlogs372 this reminds me so much of The View From Halfway Down in Bojack Horseman. (SPOILERS) In Bojack’s dream, his water tastes like chlorine and there is liquid dripping from the ceiling. We later learn that he’s been drowning in his pool the whole time.
I just read this whole book in one sitting. It left me reeling. I immediately searched to see other people’s thoughts and this video came up, and wow it did not disappoint. Great stuff!!
Thank you so much! This video was definitely one of the more challenging projects I’ve taken on with this channel. I hope to find another book that inspires me this much. Thanks again! 🤗
@@miquesbookvlogs372 I’m late to the convo but I also just finished the book in one sitting and omg I thought this analysis was amazing! It really covered all the bases. I had questions such as the phone calls and the person she sees in the bedroom window as a child. I’m glad I got those questions answered thank you!
Every time there was a mention of "only one question" and our protagonist wondered what the question is, I couldn't help but think of "To be or not to be, that is the question", and it was interesting to see that that was actually the question in this case (although it wasn't explicitly stated, which I liked).
Payam Sharifi That’s a great point! Thanks for sharing! 😁
The line “to be or not to be” is inferred in the book in one of their conversations when Jake quickly says “stop” right before she’s gonna say it.
I loved this. I have just finished this book and got to the end and was a bit confused. This was an interesting read. I feel you explained it beautifully.
This made me realize that at some point, when the girlfriend was describing jake, I thought “this sounds exactly like a man would think a woman thinks”, but I put it down to a male writer. Now that it turns out that it was all jake everything just kinda clicks!
Agree!! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Yes ...the author really has amazing writing skills 😍
I think this was the best analysis ever for this book. You definitely spent a lot of time on it. Now I have to reread the book again and see your views on it along with the story. I can not wait for the movie to come out.
Thank you so much! Yup, the editing process was so tedious-the original length of the video was 42 mins 🤯 but comments like this make it all worth it!
I also just remembered that the girlfriend saw a family picture of when Jake was a baby and she noted that it looked too old. Knowing that Jake ist actually older the pictures makes sense
That’s interesting 👀
but the way the girlfriend says that the photo looks like HER is interesting. another hint that Jake and her are the same. but also, could it be that Jake doesn't recognize that aspect of his life? when he is actually this old, why is the entire story about like a 27 year old Jake?
I noticed as well that throughout the book, the girlfriend says in her narrative that she needs to work the next day, then later it changes to Jake who has to work tomorrow, then later it is again her who has to work tomorrow.
i guess it doesn't matter because they're both the same
It would be such an injustice if this video goes underseen. This is hands-down the BEST analysis of this book I've EVER. SEEN. I was so confused with it the first time I read it and I now feel like I know everything this book has tried to say. Again, terrific job!
Oh wow-I am so overwhelmed by your kindness. Thank you so much for this! It means a lot!
Jun Kazama, I'm Jefe Kazama, I agree with your assesment!
Thank you for this analysis. I’m new to your channel and I subscribed because I really like what you did with this book ❤️
Loved this! I just finished the book and I totally needed this analysis to calm my brain. One thing I would like to get your thoughts on.... the one girl with the rash at the Dairy Queen. She said “you don’t have to go.” I’m thinking that was like Jake rethinking his decision to end things or maybe even someone who may have saw a glimpse and was trying to be there and let him know he didn’t have to go through with it.... idk what do you think?
Me fuhcghnnytf Thank you so much! I addressed that scene in my trailer breakdown. Do check it out if you can 🤗
Totally will right now thank you so much!!
That's an interesting take.. I was thinking it had a lot to do with the physical projections of Jake's mental state. The girl states somewhere that 'fear is like a rash' and I think this is referring to how this anxiety is spreading throughout jakes psyche and causing it's deterioration.... kinda relating to the pig?
tell me why the entire book I didn’t realize “she” doesn’t have a name what is wrong with me. Until he said “Steph” I was like wait what? That’s her name. But your video was amazing I just finished the book and the word lost doesn’t come near to explain how I was feeling.
It’s truly a remarkable book-yes, I also think she is Steph! 😊
but isn't Steph supposed to be his high school ex?
I also rated it 5 stars! It was so good, air tight, creepy in the end and yet the characters were so relatable. And your analysis is so detailed!! You put so much research and it's one of my favourite books so I really appreciate it! Love this so much dude!
Sawri M Thank you so so so much! 🤗
Damn Mique this analysis is so freaking good I’m so impressed 🤯🤯🤯 I’ve done some research after reading this book twice but I feel like you helped me understand it on such a deeper level, this is super helpful and amazing!
Thank you so much, Gabby! This video was so tiring to put together, but kind words of encouragement like these make it all worth it! 🥰 I hope more people watch this video so they may appreciate the book on a deeper level. Mostly, however, I hope Charlie Kaufman doesn’t screw up the movie 🤣
I'm so glad I watched this. When i finished the book I was quite frustrated and disappointed because I wanted to love it but this had made me realise how absolutely fantastic this book is
K .Treadwell Thank you so much for watching! I really really appreciate this comment! 😊
I was totally lost listening to the radio book because I was doing multiple things This video is so helpful thx!
You bet! ☺️
I initially rated this book 3 stars because the "twist" was overdone but now that you've explained EVERY symbolism in this book makes me wanna bump it to 5 stars! WTF!!! Ur sooo genius
That’s lovely!! Thank you so much ☺️✨
Very good review! Way deeper than the other ones I've seen. Greetings from Mexico
Thank you so much! ☺️ greetings!!
Detailed and insightful analysis, thank you. I just finished the book and have no desire to see the movie, because the book is always better. 😁
Thank you for this video man, like really, thank you
Thank you so much for explaining the ending! I felt so stupid because I couldn't wrap my head around it! Now I understand, I can appreciate the book so much more.
You’re very welcome! Thank you! ☺️
i love your analysis and it makes a lot of things so much clearer. i listened to the audiobook and towards the end, when the girlfriend goes back to the high school dance poster, there's this bit where they say "what are you waiting for" again and again and again and that slowly transitions to a man's voice. i was wondering what that means and i guess it's jake slowly realizing that he does want to end things because he's shedding these characters behind and removing this veil. he's wondering what he's waiting for, why ISN'T he just killing himself? and so he does it.
Wow your analysis was phenomenal!!
Thank u 🥺💗
Love this vid. I never realized how similar saying “ there is only but one action left”
To myself is to “to be or not to be”
Absolutely loved your analysis. Thanks so much!
Aixa G thank you!!! ☺️
YOU NAILED IT. Excellent analysis and work put into this video, I’m going to go reread the book with these points in mind and work backwards (yikes)😬
THANK YOU SO MUCH 🤗 do let me know how that goes!
Thank you so much ❤️... This helped a lot in understanding the book!
Thank you! ☺️
One of the best reviews/analyses I've seen for this book so far. Love it!
I'd be curious to know your thoughts after seeing the movie!
I love the way you break down and analyze the books you read. I also rated this one 4 or 5 stars.
Gwendolyn Kensinger Thank you so much, Gwen! Appreciate it! 😸😻
Discovered your channel today because of Gabby and I am so glad I did! I mean, you are already one of my favorite booktubers. The way you analyze, you have got so much talent. 🧡
Thank you so much! ☺️
Mind boggling. Wooooww... I never understood this until I watched you lr vedio... u r genius
Just read this book and wow I feel like I got most of it but you helped me understand it much more and I too feel like taking it a little higher than I originally did after this review and analysis. Love this! Thank you! 😊
Thank you so much for this feedback! I hope the film does this incredible book justice! 🤩
i just finished reading this book a couple weeks ago and your explanation helped me make so much more sense of the it! i love your videos!!!
Thank you so much! ☺️
I accidentally discovered your channel and coincidently had finished *ITOET* just a week ago. Not disappointed at finding this video. I was at total ease with your explanation and how you cover up the parts which were tad bit complicated to understand at one go. Loved your vibe throughout the video and thank you so much for the articulated analysis 🧡
You’re very welcome! Thank you for the feedback ☺️
40 secs into this video and I had to subscribe. Thank for the loving message and I loved this review!! ❤️🙌🏾
Same! I literally just finished the book and looked up the trailer for the new Netflix movie coming out, and I’m so glad this came up in the suggestions!
I just finished the audiobook, I'm really surprised this was a debut work. The depth and atmosphere were just so good, I got chills at the end. I don't get why people find it so confusing though, I felt it was clear, though very sad, why they were thinking of ending things.
I definitely agree with you there-I was astonished at how much he was able to do with this one! I do hope the film manages to retain its complexity and intrigue. ☺️
I just had a very sad thought. The scratches on the door to the basement, Jake mentions he had a dog. The basement being a metaphor for being stuck in your own mind, in a depressive state, with the lock being on the inside (to me) clearly shows that you’re the only one that can get yourself out of that state. But the dog might’ve been trying to get through to Jake to help him, as animals often do. When Jake was stuck in the basement (his depression), the dog would claw at the door and try to get him out.
That’s it, I’m going to go cry now.
if anyone ever ask for an explanation about this book they should be pointed here. so well done, definitely a new favorite book too
Organicaly Thank you so much!!
Ahhh I did the same thing - rated it 4 stars at first but upon reflection I think it’s closer to 5!! I LOVED IT AND CANT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE. This was a really great analysis, I appreciate all the work you put into it!
Thank you so much! The research was definitely grueling... I didn’t want it to come off like I was diagnosing someone, so I did my best to be transparent with the sources I used. I appreciate it! ☺️
thank you so much for this! my tiny pea brain could never.
You’re very welcome! ☺️
Great job, what an interesting analysis!!!
Thank you so much!! 🤗
Thank you for making this video!
You’re welcome!!
Just finished reading this book and was really confused, my questions remained unanswered. But after I watched your analysis everything got clear. Thank you!! I even got goosebumps when you explained several aspects of the book.
Awesome! 🤩 Thank you so much!
This was really great and I loved how you analyzed details I looked over. Gosh this book is heavy and dark.
Thank you, and yes it is!😅☺️
this book is one of my all time FAVORITE books ever omg it is so beautiful and just a work of art imo. Some people REALLY hate it but I guess it is just not for everyone
Hello, thank you for your analysis! It is very well constructed and interesting. What do you think of the sad girl at the Dairy Queen? What does she (and her words) represent?
Marie Schmitz Thank you so much! I addressed that in my trailer reaction. Do check it out if you can! ☺️
Just finished this book and your analysis definitely felt spot on!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed the book 🤗
Thank you so much for this!!
Thank you for watching! ☺️
plz do more reviews like this!!! great job
Thank you😌
I was confused at the end of the book but I knew there's something brilliant about it. Yours was the first video I watched right after I finished it. Appreciate your thorough analysis. This was helpful. Thanks.
You’re welcome! ☺️
This is the best analysis of the book ever😀
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this!
Thank you so much for watching!!
Well broke down you explained this so Great !
Thank you!! ☺️
I just watched the movie but was unable to catch some of the metaphors. Thanks so much for this! Really appreciate all the effort you put into the notes haha
You’re welcome!! I haven’t seen the movie yet. I’ll try to watch it soon 😊
Thank you for this! I saw the trailer on Netflix yesterday and I immediately bought the book and finished it within 24 hours. I thought it was incredible while reading it but your explanations took it to a whole other level. I appreciate the message at the beginning as well 🖤
So happy to hear it! I hope the film stays true to the messages of this incredible book! 😌
Mique's Book Club i definitely think that the movie is going to have a different ending. Definitely the ‘same’ ending with the reveal but it’s going to be done in a way that mainstream audiences won’t hate. IMO. I noticed a few changes in the trailer too. Different hair colors from the book. The farmhouse in my head looked more worn down. The dog wasn’t alive in the book(I think the shaking of the dog is showing his ear issues and ringing) looking forward to this movie and I’m expecting it to be a solid 8/10
Excellent review❤❤❤
Thank you!! 😊
I had just said to somebody else that the movie reminds me a lot of something David lynch would make.. like a lot haha, so it’s interesting that the book in itself gives off that vibe before a film was even around, knowing this was still the consensus
Yep! But I also love what Charlie Kaufman did with the movie ☺️
Beautiful
Thank you very much for helping me understand the book. I thought it was lost in translation, I think I will read it once again
You’re very welcome, and thank you so much for watching! ☺️
Great video!! What are you thoughts about the warning one of the teens gave her in Dairy Queen? I mean the whole scene in Dairy Queen was a bit weird and I couldn’t understand the meaning behind it
Perhaps that scene was a last-ditch effort at the very depths of his subconscious at persuading him to not do what he was about to do. Why the DQ in specific-I don’t know, but I know that that scene is going to be in the film, so hopefully it enlightens us! ☺️
OMG! You just got a new subscriber with this! I really needed to see this, because I read the book so fast (which is something that I don't recommend) that the end had me fifty shades of confused. I gave it 3 stars then but now I decided to raise it to 4.
Love to hear it! Welcome!! 😊
Thank you so much for doing this! Absolutely loved it and I totally agree with your theories. Also, the fact that he's made a world in his head shows how much he despises external conversation and also the fact that the decision is his!
You’re welcome! Love that insight!! ☺️
One thing I noticed was the similarities between the mother and the girlfriend near the end of the book. The mother has the big toenail on her right foot missing, then the girlfriend realises one of her fingernails is missing. The mother pulls her hair out (the father said she has trichotillomania), and then in the school clumps of the girlfriend’s hair are falling out. Plus, the mother has tinnitus and the girlfriend keeps hearing the country song while in the school, but questioning whether it got louder and whether it has been playing the whole time.
I just finished this book in two sittings and I loved it! It’s way better than the movie and I wish I had read it first.
That’s awesome! 🤩
OMG you’re a genius, it all makes sooooo much more sense now. I’m beyond SHOOCK rn. I finished the book minutes ago and was half confused and half making sense of it all. Now this is big brain stuff man. 😱😱 it’s not at all what I thought the story was going to be going into it… it’s way more horrible and solemn.
Thank you!! ☺️
Omg you're a genius 🤎
Wow. This was an incredible breakdown. Look forward to more recommendations!
The only thing I can't really figure out is who "Steph" was. Was she the girlfriend? There was something about her being a musician, I'm not sure how that ties in.
Thank you so much! My theory was that Steph was Girlfriend’s real name. I wasn’t too sure, though, so I didn’t include it. If you have any personal theories, do share them also! ☺️
just wondering if anyone else thinks the final shot of the snow-covered vehicle looks amore like a car as opposed to a truck???
Love this analysis, I've finished the book last night and loved it. The writing is so fuckin good. Iian is my new fav writer. Can't wait to read Foe
The writing is great! I haven’t read Foe, but I do hope you let me know if it’s good or not! 😃
@@miquesbookvlogs372 will sure do Mique.
Awesome review!! I read this book about a year ago and rated it 4 stars. I loved the movie even more. What about you? Did the movie meet your expectations?
I liked the movie! I have a video on it as well ☺️
What does italic font means in this book
Thank you! When I listened to the audio book I felt dumb bc I didn’t get the ending lol, but your review helped me understand it so much better. ❤️
However, one thing is still bugging me though. When the girlfriend looks in the window of the school and sees, who i’m assuming is Jake as a janitor looking back and her, and then laying face down on the floor and “slithering”, what was that supposed to mean? For some reason that part is the most unsettling thing in the book to me and I still don’t really understand it??
Since Jake is actually the girlfriend, was that Jake picturing how he would look dead or something? Idk lol
That’s possible! Perhaps the film will address this scene-but I really like your theory! 😃
Hey you cracked the code. This was hard to decipher. I saw the film, I didnt read the book. I dont know how you got all this insight i a really confusing movie.
what about ms. veal? what do you guys think?
Very very creepy. Loved it. Very confusing though. Also, at the time, it was hard to order. Really glad i did the work though. 5 out of 5 for me too. Glad i found you. Subbed❤❤❤
Glad you did too! Hope to see you around! ☺️
And what do you think about the polka dot skirt? That threw me off .. Great vid, thanks for the review!
Josefina Piddo Thank you so much for watching! 🤗 To be honest, I’ve read so many books since then that I don’t remember all the details regarding the polka dot skirt-sorry!
Sorry! Late to this discussion so just tossing my two cents out there lol
I think the shirt is representative of a childhood memory (maybe memories) of Jake’s.
This is about the point in the book the “girlfriend” is feeling really nauseous and sick and is kind of flashing in and out of childhood memories, and when “she” finds the shirt, she “knows that it used to be hers and doesn’t know how it got there” I think this is representative of Jake coming to a point of, “How did I get here?” as he comes to terms with the fact that he’s decided to kill himself
I felt too familiar to this. I should get help.
Oh yes, please get help. Reach out to someone. 😔❤️ Acknowledging you need help is the first step to healing. Proud of you.
I think the painting with the drippy fingers and long nails is reffering to the friend his mom had that he was afraid of 🤔 she came to buy pig grease
That’s an interesting theory!!
@@miquesbookvlogs372 i'm super interested to see your movie review 😄
I think he scared of long nails that’s why he bit it and it appeared in the pictures
i just finished this book and i made the mistake of not taking notes. around halfway through i realized i probably shouldve taken notes but decided it was too late. im absolutely gonna be reading it again as soon as i get back in the mood for it but i gave it a 4.5/5 stars. it confused me in the best ways possible.
Pages And Doorways I love when a book does that-thanks for watching! ☺️
Love your review so much .. I watch 20 minutes and get bored because I love to understand and think not thinking of nothing and just waiting so I search for the book review to understand (I don't want to read the book LOL) and if the idea worth watching the boring film and your review is helpful I like it and from the 20 minutes I actually thought that the old man is jake and jake is the mean character love to know it's right and not just miss leading thing
I forgot to say I will watch the movie after understanding the story because it's all about the thought not the entertainment
Thank you 😃
One aspect I didn’t understand was the shirt she found. And the paint in the bottle?!
I might just be missing it but I didn’t get that.
Oh sorry I don’t remember the specifics of that scene haha😅
I also dont really get the t-shirt thing. But about the paint, I thought that maybe this is just his own blood and he was slowly dying while writing that story. It's the moment of realization that he is dying and there is no going back.
Love the vid
Thanksies🥰
I'm curious about the meaning behind the cookie Ms. Veal offered her. We know she tampered with the cookies because they made the gfs mom sick. But she said that if the gf is "good" she'll get a cookie. But if she is "bad" she will take her away from her parents. I think Ms. Veal represents the suicide because if Jake decided to live he will continue to hurt (eating the cookie) but if he dies he is gone forever. What do you think??
I don’t remember the details of that scene too well-sorry! Maybe when I re-read it at some point. ☺️
This makes so much sense!!!
I just watched the movie on this book and searching for explaination and ....u know what my brain is just fucked up I don't understand ... what happened in the story.😟
That’s Charlie Kaufman for ya! I haven’t seen the film yet. But I hopefully will do so soon!
Hey can you breakdown the film?
I haven’t seen it yet, but probably not. I’ll maybe review the film-give my general thoughts etc, but the analysis is something I’ll leave up to the experts. I honestly just got lucky with this video. 😅
@@miquesbookvlogs372 cool
Thank you for this analysis! While I'm looking forward to viewing the movie when it's released on Netflix, I agree with you, I wish that David Lynch had directed this instead....but it should be interesting!!
Oh I actually take back what I said!! In my video reviewing the trailer, I explained why I like Charlie Kaufman more for this! ☺️
What are your thoughts on The Caller?
Debate PTX A metaphor for the battle between his wants and needs-tainted by the dark state of his mind. Each represented by a different voice...but since the voices were fusing, it communicated to me that both his wants and needs agreed with one another in the terribly sad end. 😊
that one dislike is bugging me
Can’t please em’ all! 🥴
Watched the film..................my...god.
Too tired to catch it today hahaha but I’ll try to watch it soon.✨
I really dont like books or films who have "hidden messages", and lees if this is all a metaphor for depression anz suicide, didnt like the Kaufman adaptation, but ur review was good ! I suscribed u. U remember to Billy Eichner...
Glad to hear it! ☺️
I didn't understand the purpose Calller in this story??
Hopefully the film explains it ☺️
It’s his fantasies being interrupted by invasive scidal thoughts I think
What are people's thoughts on the photos he had of body parts? Was the girlfriend ever real or was she always just Jake?
Well, the envelope was named Us, so it could be representing his characters in his mind/story. When the Janitor or the old Jake was young, he did meet that girl in a pub and they had conversation, and he wanted to talk to her more and get to know her and he even written his number in a napkin, but couldn't give it due to his social phobia or some other personality disorder (probably avoidant personality disorder). I think some people might not understand his obsession with that woman, but I think the reason why he so obsessed with her was because it was around that time or a bit later that meeting that he gave up his PhD career. His parents also could have been alive that time. He was also young back then, where he did not have much problems with his body like now, therefore, he was imagining/writing a scenario like "What if he had given his number back then? Would he have stayed in his job?
Dont forget anti-semetic too. Please dont forget this horrible truth as well.😏😏😏