This book is super personal for me. I read this when it came out in 2012 when I had lost my dear friend to cancer in high school. I related so much to the story and made me cry so much. It was so painful to read then. I haven't read it since but I gave it a 5 star because of how insanely close this hit me and I could relate to. I don't know how I'd feel now but 16 year old Ryan was a broken person. I felt like John wrote this book for me to help me grieve and this helped and saved me. It hurts but I am grateful I read it.
I watched this never having read the book nor seen the movie. However, I LOVED your discussion so much ❤️. I found your perspectives very thought provoking and hearing Merphy’s personal experiences sprinkled in made me big ugly cry. Thank you ladies!
You reminded me I've never actually read it. Might have to change it now. Watched the video anyway, because I just love you two talking about books, no matter if I know them
I have tried to get Letter From an Unknown Woman from ANY library within 100 miles of me and there are none! I cannot wait to watch your next episode together to hear your discussion to decide whether to purchase a copy.
I remember reading this in high school and feeling all the emotions and being obsessed with it and the movie for a short time. However, years later, the more I look back on it the more I cringe and the more certain I become that I wouldn’t like it (or other John Green books honestly) now as an adult. The pretension is real and just thinking about it now annoys me😅
I also loved in back on high school and loved the movie. It has been a long time since I’ve read it or watched the movie. Part of me wants to re visit it and see how my opinions have changed but another part of me wants to keep that nostalgic feeling. With hearing ppl talking about the book and the movie I do agree with some criticism. Especially the kissing in the Anne Frank memorial and everyone clapping for them. That scene is so ridiculous. Some dialogue is a bit ridiculous. The dialogue can kinda make sense but it also sometimes is more just weird.
I love this discussion. I sympathize with Amber, but I am totally Pretentious Merphy. I have been the person who just didn't get the impact of a book lol.
While my reading tastes align with Merphy's 99% of the time, Amber, i really love how articulate you are. It's like when Merphy tells her cons, and i am like, there's no way that can be defended. And then you go ahead and say something, which makes me think 'you know what, i can see why people might like that actually'. Always appreciate different perspectives.
This book is super personal for me. I read this when it came out in 2012 when I had lost my dear friend to cancer in high school. I related so much to the story and made me cry so much. It was so painful to read then. I haven't read it since but I gave it a 5 star because of how insanely close this hit me and I could relate to. I don't know how I'd feel now but 16 year old Ryan was a broken person. I felt like John wrote this book for me to help me grieve and this helped and saved me. It hurts but I am grateful I read it.
I watched this never having read the book nor seen the movie. However, I LOVED your discussion so much ❤️.
I found your perspectives very thought provoking and hearing Merphy’s personal experiences sprinkled in made me big ugly cry. Thank you ladies!
I might be misremembering but wasn't this one of the forerunners of sicklit?? Maybe why merphy felt she had read the plot before lol
You reminded me I've never actually read it. Might have to change it now. Watched the video anyway, because I just love you two talking about books, no matter if I know them
I have tried to get Letter From an Unknown Woman from ANY library within 100 miles of me and there are none! I cannot wait to watch your next episode together to hear your discussion to decide whether to purchase a copy.
It’s public domain so I bet you could find it online for free! I think there might even be an audiobook on RUclips for free
Thank you Merphy! I will go look into that now ♥️
I remember reading this in high school and feeling all the emotions and being obsessed with it and the movie for a short time. However, years later, the more I look back on it the more I cringe and the more certain I become that I wouldn’t like it (or other John Green books honestly) now as an adult. The pretension is real and just thinking about it now annoys me😅
I also loved in back on high school and loved the movie. It has been a long time since I’ve read it or watched the movie. Part of me wants to re visit it and see how my opinions have changed but another part of me wants to keep that nostalgic feeling. With hearing ppl talking about the book and the movie I do agree with some criticism. Especially the kissing in the Anne Frank memorial and everyone clapping for them. That scene is so ridiculous. Some dialogue is a bit ridiculous. The dialogue can kinda make sense but it also sometimes is more just weird.
I love this discussion. I sympathize with Amber, but I am totally Pretentious Merphy. I have been the person who just didn't get the impact of a book lol.
Did you guys read my mind? I literally just finished this book for the first time a day ago
Awesome!!!!! I am ready to watch another episodee 🥳
Despite having such opposite tastes, you guys have such a healthy discussion. Love these chats!
While my reading tastes align with Merphy's 99% of the time, Amber, i really love how articulate you are. It's like when Merphy tells her cons, and i am like, there's no way that can be defended. And then you go ahead and say something, which makes me think 'you know what, i can see why people might like that actually'. Always appreciate different perspectives.
I think the book john did to represent the book they're reading was just done because it was necessary for the movie. but i could be misremembering