I haven't read the book, but the series of normal people is very powerful. I grew up in rural Ireland and there is a culture of not speaking your mind and hiding emotions. It's an incredible depiction of that.
I just wanted to leave a comment and say that I love your videos. Like honestly Lizzy they bring me so much joy I can’t describe. They feel so comforting and relaxing to me, it’s actually how I strive my videos to be. Your style is effortless and beautiful. I dont know if this is important to write but you are the only youtuber besides booktubers that I watch and to me that says something. Keep up doing what you are doing because its so great. Also Hosseini is just the best! Lots of love.
I also just loved Dakota Johnson's house. The green cabinets in the kitchen especially ..the photographs in her office, all the beautiful wood, well just the whole house. Also happy to see the pink pouff out in your garden. I tried to order when you received it year(s) but they don't deliver to US. Happy you have a cat visitor ..
Wow I read The Kite Runner over 15 years ago and 5 seconds into your review I felt that heartbreaking gut punch- and I barely remember why! When a book leaves you with a visceral reaction... beatifully written I remember. Thanks for the great reviews! Stay safe and well💜
Hi Lizzy! I've just found your channel not long ago and have found myself watching your videos not only far more often but I've been enjoying them more and more with each one! I truly love your personality, aesthetic, and approach to life and the way it's portrayed in your vlogs. I'm 26, live alone and we are similar in a lot of ways, so I really feel like I've found an online friend in you💛 I hope you're doing so well x
I love how you gave yourself a black eye, yet you were so measured in your response 😂 I read The Kite Runner eons ago, loved it, it made me tear up too. Loving your vlogs!
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is my favorite book of all time, I really hope you enjoy it! And I'm glad you addressed BLM in the description, looking forward to next week's video.
Book recommendations: The Bastard Of Istanbul by Elif Shafak Home by Toni Morrison (or anything by her) The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy The Day Before Happiness by Erri De Luca Infinity In The Palm Of Her Hand: A Novel Of Adam and Eve by Gioconda Belli Sylvia Plath Journals The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryel by Jorge Amado
Kite Runner is by fair the best Hosseini book - I have read his others too and none of them made even close the same impact on me as Kite Runner. I will be interested to hear your review! And I'm gutted the wallpaper hasn't grown on you yet...I absolutely love it!
Dakota Johnson's house tour it to die for, I greatly appreciate the display of Buffy books (!!), and I Know Why The Caged Birds Sing is a beautiful book (anything by maya is quite beautiful actually)
I could have sworn you read those two Sally Rooney books a couple years ago and included them in your vlog - you and your mom both were reading them either in Italy or before going - ??? I thought I found out about them from you! I get so many ideas for what to wear and read and how to furnish and decorate my condo from you so THANK YOU!! you are my favorite you tube person to watch, for years and years now. :) :) hugs from Los Angeles where there is nonstop honking and sirens out the window currently. At least we dont' have a curfew tonight.... I still intend to participate in a protest but haven't yet.
I also love it when you show in the video your shirt being tucked in whether you notice that you’re doing it or not like in the video screen when you move your camera and when you run it past your waist somehow like if it’s up or down or left or right and it showing how your shirt is tucked in I really love that
Love the book talks I haven't read Normal people, only seen the show. But once there was like 5 minutes left of the last episode I couldn't watch any more cause I was that pissed off. For the same reason really. (SPOILERS) ---> They throw so much on Marianne, so much trauma, repeated - but it's never resolved. Connell never helps her. But when he goes through the depression she helps him, and makes a big deal out of thanking her. Then the scene with the brother and the abuse, Connell threatens the brother, but what about her? The episode just ends. I know the books apparantly delves more into the bdsm-themes, but in the show I just see it as a way for her to cope since she can't believe someone (except Connell) would actually love and care for her. Any way, I DID like it, l love how they showed the relationship between them, I came to care for both of them a lot. But I had hoped more since it was written by a female author, and Rooney wrote the script as well.
Hi Lizzy, always love your vlogs. I was just thinking that maybe you can give a chance to smaller, indipendent book shops to find some more books to read. I feel like a good reader like you could be looking for something new/different than the more known titles (maybe some black authors..? idk) (i think i made some mistakes with the english oops)
Agree! I love Libreria just off Brick Lane for going in for one thing and coming out with something I wasn't expecting to buy. I just discovered Pages of Hackney too which I'd love to check out soon.
I can recommend that you read Atonement by Ian McEwan if you haven't already, it's brilliant I think you'd really like it! I'm glad you liked The Kite Runner and you should def read A Thousand Splendid Suns but I wouldn't bother with And The Mountains Echoed, also by Khaled Hosseini - this did nothing for me and just didn't compare to the other two
Loved loved loved Atonement! It's a really sad read but so beautifully written and almost cinematic in its descriptions (which is why it lent itself so well to a movie).
So interesting, I just recently found this Willow Smiths song watching some dancing RUclips videos and I’ve been listening it every since. When it started to play at first I thought it’s my Apple Music turned on by itself.
Literally just finished A Fine Balance a couple days ago after coming across it randomly on my parents’ bookshelf! Even though it’s so harrowing, I can’t remember reading a book of that length as quickly as I read A Fine Balance. I’m still thinking about it now, and am struggling to get through my next read because I can feel the lack of richness. I’m missing Ishvar, Om, Maneck and Dina so much. Glad to find another fan!
Also, I would recommend reading/watching content from Joy DeGruy - she discusses something she’s coined as Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, and how white privilege can be used to combat racism.
Yesss I love a cheeky posh shop you got all of the things I would 😂. Although still haven’t tried orange wine.... 😬 so glad you posted today I was hoping you would. Have a good week! x
Finally, someone who has the same opinion of ‘Normal People’ as I do. I hear others rant and rave but I also felt that Marianne’s character was unexplored compared to Connell, which is weird coz it’s a very character driven plot. I was reading ‘A Secret History’ and got halfway through but I’ve had to take a break. It’s bleak and Donna Tartt has a habit of slowing the pace down too much halfway through her books. I pushed through with ‘The Goldfinch’ and loved that novel, especially with my art history background, but I haven’t found the same flow with ‘A Secret History’. Just something to bear in mind with it! ☺️
Hi! I live on my own too and find that getting through veg before it goes off can be an absolute pain! I chop peppers now and freeze them already mixed in little bags so they're ready to throw in a pan whenever :)
Two weeks before my period I crave so much sweet things and I’m always hungry but soon as I start my period have no appetite at all. This cycle makes it hard to lose and maintain my weight.
I think you're going to enjoy "conversations with friends", I read that one first and enjoyed it more. I'd also be interested to hear your take on it - I've heard people say that they found the main characters hard to like / relate to, but I felt the opposite..
Hi Lizzy, please could you talk about your wall art? E.g. Which pieces you chose, where to hang them, how to hang in a rented place? I want to decorate my flat but no clue where to start 🙈
Yeah, I find the whole spines in trend a bit impractical and weird. One might as well completely hide the books in storage if they think they look like clutter and untidy.
The kite runner is a wonderful book! I read it years ago and he Splendidn Suns is great but not as good. If you ever get a chance read 'The Namesake' by Jumpa Lahiri, she has a also written other books and some short stories..
I honestly would love for you to do more dedicated book reviews. Talking about themes and symbolism. Would love to hear more about 'Normal People'. Thanks.
I think its great that you want to join the conversation around black lives matter and have included some links in your description. However, I don’t think it’s right to tag your video using this hashtag when nothing in your video relates to it? Not sure its right to have this video come up with the abundance of others attempting to address the matter.
Sorry sorry sorry! You’re 100% right. No excuse but I’ve never used a # on RUclips before and I didn’t realise it put something in a certain category in that way. Have taken that out so it just stays in my subscribers boxes. Thank you xx
Lizzy Hadfield please don’t apologise. I think it is ok to tag it. I’ve been disappointed by content creators who are remaining silent on such an important issue. People know how social media works - they would think to check the description box. You clearly state you are discussing it in your next video and share initial thoughts. That might be enough to flag people who maybe don’t know about you but want to hear your views. It’s all down to opinion but I don’t think you misused the hashtag at all. I’m encouraged that you are using your voice and platform to raise and share awareness about such an important matter.
I've read "And the Mountains Echoed" by Hosseini and just recently started "A Thousand Splendid Suns" I was keeping "The Kite Runner" for last since I've seen the movie. A couple good books by William O Douglas are "Beyond the High Himalayas" and "Strange Lands and Friendly People". They are set in 1949-1951, but they are good background books to Central Asian politics and the people in general. I found "Beyond the High Himalayas" from watching Hithcock's "Rear Window". At the end of the movie, James Stewart is sitting in bed with his broken legs, and they zoom in on the book he reading, so I looked it up, and saw that it was a real book, and ordered it. One of my favorites now.
I loooved Secret History, it's one of those books that I wish I could forget I ever read so I could reread it again lol. I got to the middle of Freya and then stopped, but I really actually enjoyed it, and do want to eventually finish it.
If you're interested in Afghanistan you should what Bitter Lake by Adam Curtis! Its a documentary/film made up of a collage of real footage overlaid with Curtis's commentary - its really interesting. It was on iPlayer for a while - unsure if it still is
I’m so sorry about your eye! That is so awful! :( Also, I really love your outfits. Which are you wearing during book talk and towards the end of the video?
I definitely didn’t enjoy conversations with friends as much as normal people, I don’t think the character development was as good, and didn’t find it as relatable. I think maybe Sally Rooney was still finding her writing style.
A Discovery of Witches is terrible, in a Twilight kind of way. If you go in expecting that, with interesting historical facts blended in, you'll be okay.
I haven't read the book, but the series of normal people is very powerful. I grew up in rural Ireland and there is a culture of not speaking your mind and hiding emotions. It's an incredible depiction of that.
I just wanted to leave a comment and say that I love your videos. Like honestly Lizzy they bring me so much joy I can’t describe. They feel so comforting and relaxing to me, it’s actually how I strive my videos to be. Your style is effortless and beautiful. I dont know if this is important to write but you are the only youtuber besides booktubers that I watch and to me that says something. Keep up doing what you are doing because its so great. Also Hosseini is just the best! Lots of love.
I also just loved Dakota Johnson's house. The green cabinets in the kitchen especially ..the photographs in her office, all the beautiful wood, well just the whole house. Also happy to see the pink pouff out in your garden. I tried to order when you received it year(s) but they don't deliver to US. Happy you have a cat visitor ..
loved this vlog, you're a very "REAL" person, not fake at all. Love your book reviews and selection of music.
Wow I read The Kite Runner over 15 years ago and 5 seconds into your review I felt that heartbreaking gut punch- and I barely remember why! When a book leaves you with a visceral reaction... beatifully written I remember. Thanks for the great reviews! Stay safe and well💜
I've watched Dakota Johnson's home tour on AD at least 10 times, my god that green kitchen is to die for 😍😍😍
Hi Lizzy! I've just found your channel not long ago and have found myself watching your videos not only far more often but I've been enjoying them more and more with each one! I truly love your personality, aesthetic, and approach to life and the way it's portrayed in your vlogs. I'm 26, live alone and we are similar in a lot of ways, so I really feel like I've found an online friend in you💛 I hope you're doing so well x
I love how you gave yourself a black eye, yet you were so measured in your response 😂 I read The Kite Runner eons ago, loved it, it made me tear up too. Loving your vlogs!
I recommend you freeze the bagels! This makes them not go bad so fast!
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is my favorite book of all time, I really hope you enjoy it! And I'm glad you addressed BLM in the description, looking forward to next week's video.
Book recommendations:
The Bastard Of Istanbul by Elif Shafak
Home by Toni Morrison (or anything by her)
The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
The Day Before Happiness by Erri De Luca
Infinity In The Palm Of Her Hand: A Novel Of Adam and Eve by Gioconda Belli
Sylvia Plath Journals
The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryel by Jorge Amado
great pick - The Bastard Of Istanbul by Elif Shafak!
You'll love A Thousand Splendid Suns, It's amazing xx
LOVE your deep rants about books! Do a whole video on what time of day you read or tips on how to read more, getting motivation xxxx
I always love the soundtrack you choose for the videos!
I agree! Which song is it?
Kite Runner is by fair the best Hosseini book - I have read his others too and none of them made even close the same impact on me as Kite Runner. I will be interested to hear your review! And I'm gutted the wallpaper hasn't grown on you yet...I absolutely love it!
Totally agree with your normal people review!
Dakota Johnson's house tour it to die for, I greatly appreciate the display of Buffy books (!!), and I Know Why The Caged Birds Sing is a beautiful book (anything by maya is quite beautiful actually)
I look forward to next weeks video. Thank you for not looking the other way.
Don’t put your tomatoes in the fridge! They break down faster! Meant to be kept on the counter.
I could have sworn you read those two Sally Rooney books a couple years ago and included them in your vlog - you and your mom both were reading them either in Italy or before going - ??? I thought I found out about them from you! I get so many ideas for what to wear and read and how to furnish and decorate my condo from you so THANK YOU!! you are my favorite you tube person to watch, for years and years now. :) :) hugs from Los Angeles where there is nonstop honking and sirens out the window currently. At least we dont' have a curfew tonight.... I still intend to participate in a protest but haven't yet.
I always always love how and when you tuck your shirts in and I love it when you wear shorts
I also love it when you show in the video your shirt being tucked in whether you notice that you’re doing it or not like in the video screen when you move your camera and when you run it past your waist somehow like if it’s up or down or left or right and it showing how your shirt is tucked in I really love that
Love the book talks I haven't read Normal people, only seen the show. But once there was like 5 minutes left of the last episode I couldn't watch any more cause I was that pissed off. For the same reason really. (SPOILERS) --->
They throw so much on Marianne, so much trauma, repeated - but it's never resolved. Connell never helps her. But when he goes through the depression she helps him, and makes a big deal out of thanking her. Then the scene with the brother and the abuse, Connell threatens the brother, but what about her? The episode just ends. I know the books apparantly delves more into the bdsm-themes, but in the show I just see it as a way for her to cope since she can't believe someone (except Connell) would actually love and care for her. Any way, I DID like it, l love how they showed the relationship between them, I came to care for both of them a lot. But I had hoped more since it was written by a female author, and Rooney wrote the script as well.
Hi Lizzy, always love your vlogs. I was just thinking that maybe you can give a chance to smaller, indipendent book shops to find some more books to read. I feel like a good reader like you could be looking for something new/different than the more known titles (maybe some black authors..? idk) (i think i made some mistakes with the english oops)
Agree! I love Libreria just off Brick Lane for going in for one thing and coming out with something I wasn't expecting to buy. I just discovered Pages of Hackney too which I'd love to check out soon.
I can recommend that you read Atonement by Ian McEwan if you haven't already, it's brilliant I think you'd really like it! I'm glad you liked The Kite Runner and you should def read A Thousand Splendid Suns but I wouldn't bother with And The Mountains Echoed, also by Khaled Hosseini - this did nothing for me and just didn't compare to the other two
Loved loved loved Atonement! It's a really sad read but so beautifully written and almost cinematic in its descriptions (which is why it lent itself so well to a movie).
Loved A Thousand Splendid Suns! couldn't put it down!
Hi Lizzy! Are you on goodreads? I would love to follow to see all your books you read and review :)
So interesting, I just recently found this Willow Smiths song watching some dancing RUclips videos and I’ve been listening it every since. When it started to play at first I thought it’s my Apple Music turned on by itself.
Literally just finished A Fine Balance a couple days ago after coming across it randomly on my parents’ bookshelf! Even though it’s so harrowing, I can’t remember reading a book of that length as quickly as I read A Fine Balance. I’m still thinking about it now, and am struggling to get through my next read because I can feel the lack of richness. I’m missing Ishvar, Om, Maneck and Dina so much. Glad to find another fan!
Also, I would recommend reading/watching content from Joy DeGruy - she discusses something she’s coined as Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, and how white privilege can be used to combat racism.
Any idea which company Lizzy got her silk pillow cases from 😍?
Yesss I love a cheeky posh shop you got all of the things I would 😂. Although still haven’t tried orange wine.... 😬 so glad you posted today I was hoping you would. Have a good week! x
1000 Splendid Suns made me cry a lot ... the amount of tears is twice The Kite Runner
Finally, someone who has the same opinion of ‘Normal People’ as I do. I hear others rant and rave but I also felt that Marianne’s character was unexplored compared to Connell, which is weird coz it’s a very character driven plot.
I was reading ‘A Secret History’ and got halfway through but I’ve had to take a break. It’s bleak and Donna Tartt has a habit of slowing the pace down too much halfway through her books. I pushed through with ‘The Goldfinch’ and loved that novel, especially with my art history background, but I haven’t found the same flow with ‘A Secret History’. Just something to bear in mind with it! ☺️
Hi! I live on my own too and find that getting through veg before it goes off can be an absolute pain! I chop peppers now and freeze them already mixed in little bags so they're ready to throw in a pan whenever :)
Two weeks before my period I crave so much sweet things and I’m always hungry but soon as I start my period have no appetite at all. This cycle makes it hard to lose and maintain my weight.
I think you're going to enjoy "conversations with friends", I read that one first and enjoyed it more. I'd also be interested to hear your take on it - I've heard people say that they found the main characters hard to like / relate to, but I felt the opposite..
I shit you not I watched this vlog after watching Jamie’s recent one😂. Love her! And this channel too of course!
Hi Lizzy, please could you talk about your wall art? E.g. Which pieces you chose, where to hang them, how to hang in a rented place? I want to decorate my flat but no clue where to start 🙈
Yeah, I find the whole spines in trend a bit impractical and weird. One might as well completely hide the books in storage if they think they look like clutter and untidy.
The kite runner is a wonderful book! I read it years ago and he Splendidn Suns is great but not as good. If you ever get a chance read 'The Namesake' by Jumpa Lahiri, she has a also written other books and some short stories..
I honestly would love for you to do more dedicated book reviews. Talking about themes and symbolism. Would love to hear more about 'Normal People'. Thanks.
I think its great that you want to join the conversation around black lives matter and have included some links in your description. However, I don’t think it’s right to tag your video using this hashtag when nothing in your video relates to it? Not sure its right to have this video come up with the abundance of others attempting to address the matter.
Sorry sorry sorry! You’re 100% right. No excuse but I’ve never used a # on RUclips before and I didn’t realise it put something in a certain category in that way. Have taken that out so it just stays in my subscribers boxes. Thank you xx
Lizzy Hadfield thank you for being receptive and for all your doing on your social media to increase awareness on this matter. Stay safe & positive xx
Lizzy Hadfield please don’t apologise. I think it is ok to tag it. I’ve been disappointed by content creators who are remaining silent on such an important issue. People know how social media works - they would think to check the description box. You clearly state you are discussing it in your next video and share initial thoughts. That might be enough to flag people who maybe don’t know about you but want to hear your views. It’s all down to opinion but I don’t think you misused the hashtag at all. I’m encouraged that you are using your voice and platform to raise and share awareness about such an important matter.
I loved your thoughts on Normal People, I felt exactly the same way!
I started watching Buffy the vampire slayer because of you and I LOVE IT , I went through 3 season in 1 week absolutely love it thx 😊 😁😁
I laughed so much at your black eye story Lizzy 😂🙈 I feel so bad for you
Ooh where did you buy the pillowcase's from? I've been wanting silk cases for years!
Just finished Freya and enjoyed it! Excited to hear your thoughts.
I’m aware that people evolve over time. I’m not sure the direction of your channel anymore. I’m going to stick around and see!!!!
A Thousand Splendid Suns is most definitely my Hosseini favourite!
I've read "And the Mountains Echoed" by Hosseini and just recently started "A Thousand Splendid Suns" I was keeping "The Kite Runner" for last since I've seen the movie. A couple good books by William O Douglas are "Beyond the High Himalayas" and "Strange Lands and Friendly People". They are set in 1949-1951, but they are good background books to Central Asian politics and the people in general. I found "Beyond the High Himalayas" from watching Hithcock's "Rear Window". At the end of the movie, James Stewart is sitting in bed with his broken legs, and they zoom in on the book he reading, so I looked it up, and saw that it was a real book, and ordered it. One of my favorites now.
I loooved Secret History, it's one of those books that I wish I could forget I ever read so I could reread it again lol. I got to the middle of Freya and then stopped, but I really actually enjoyed it, and do want to eventually finish it.
I love the look of the coffee table books. But I would say goodbye to the Buffy ones...changes the vibe I think.
The more I watch your videos the more I want to be your friend!
Lizzy your home is massive! Have you done a full tour? x
Hey Lizzie, where's the navy (?) shirt from (the one u were wearing when putting away yr shopping)? Love yr vlogs 💕
You feature the best music, lady. Top marks 👍🎼
I’d love a bookshelf tour Lizzy! :))
The Secret History is fantastic, you’ll love it! xo
The secret history by donna tartt is great ! You’re going to love it I think 😊
Please start Secret History soon, it is one of my all time favourites and I am curious to know what you think of it.
awwwww the cat is soooo cutee 💜💜💜
My fav person
Your hair looks amazing on this vlog!!
Hi Lizzy i remember you loved reading Call Me By Your Name, i’m currently reading Find Me, i recommend you to read Find Me as a second book. 👍👍
I’ve heard conflicting things about the sequel. Scared to read 😐
it’s beginning with the Elio’s father, conversations are so deep and good, you have to read 🙌🏼
please update your goodreads!!:)
I feel like a strong bold color would look nice on those two walls, as well. Instead of everything white 🤷🏻♀️ maybe? Perhaps?....
Ok, mu new favorite phrase is "I can't be asked". Rofl
If you're interested in Afghanistan you should what Bitter Lake by Adam Curtis! Its a documentary/film made up of a collage of real footage overlaid with Curtis's commentary - its really interesting. It was on iPlayer for a while - unsure if it still is
Hi Lizzy, do you have a Depop or other platform you sell things on after you clear things out? X
Yes, I loved all the plant pots lined up in Dakota Johnson’s garden
I was about to comment the cat looks pregnant when you explained it 😅
How do you put lotion/cream on whilst wearing rings?! Lol
the length of time in which the fridge was open stressed me out haha
recently finished secret history, so good!
How does one give themselves a black eye in their sleep, oh Lizzy
I’m so sorry about your eye! That is so awful! :( Also, I really love your outfits. Which are you wearing during book talk and towards the end of the video?
Where is your wallpaper from?
Fab as per x
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I definitely didn’t enjoy conversations with friends as much as normal people, I don’t think the character development was as good, and didn’t find it as relatable. I think maybe Sally Rooney was still finding her writing style.
Who is the RUclipsr you mentioned?
Jamie Genevieve I think she said!!
Actually just got to minute 21:19 and you can see her name!
how did you get a black eye?
A Discovery of Witches is terrible, in a Twilight kind of way. If you go in expecting that, with interesting historical facts blended in, you'll be okay.
Is there a video where you talk about how you read so much? Always in awe!!
Please don’t paint the walls! That wallpaper looks so poetic!
I scratched my forehead in my sleep just recently. I have a scar now🤣
you have NO luck with that eye
check out olena beley (insta, yt) for skincare advice, she's awesome! :) hope this helps
Yay another vlog! I didn't like normal people. So overrated. Didn't get the hype of the book so won't be watching the show.
And you should watch Kite Runner the film its amazing
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Recycling?
Где товар продукты на экспорт мы же вам деньги дали
You look pretty cool with a black eye
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lol bruh, i read the kite runner in middle school...you are so behind
effervescent_bubbles ????? If a book can only be read in one single moment in time then it’s not a good book. What are you on about
Aina Servera it's a good book because I watched the movie afterwards and the story has always stayed with me