My List of 10 Best Books of the 21st Century

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My List of 10 Best Books of the 21st Century

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Jinwoo Park

Күн бұрын

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@JebPhillips-n9r Ай бұрын

I've been searching out alternative lists, and I hadn't heard of half of your books -- they're now "to read" for me. Thanks for doing this!

@beccayoung5454 Ай бұрын

orphan master's son MENTIONED!!! this is my favourite book of all time & has been since I read it as a teenager, and yet I never see it recommended - so so happy you included it!

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

It's SO good. It's basically a surrealist novel at times.

@gurushishya5545 Ай бұрын

Yeah, Maybe a spoiler alert before you gave away the plot to Never Let Me Go…smh.

@SarahJ70 Ай бұрын

Tbh I thought it was rather obvious from the first chapter. It’s also quite a well known twist, no?

@rubyanddelilahandnani 28 күн бұрын

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@lovlesphtogrl Ай бұрын

So many solid recommendations. First of your videos I've seen, but instantly wanted to subscribe. Couldn't agree more with the books on the list that you suggested and excited to check out the ones I didn't know!

@sophietennyson4103 Ай бұрын

When you started off with All the Light you had my attention. I have read The Sympathizer and the Orphan Master's Son and they were both incredible. I have subscribed and look forward to adding more of your suggestions to my TBR list. thank you

@user-qv2wc2jr6t Ай бұрын

omg can't believe you have lullabies on there, i never see it recommended... amazing book!

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

One of the most visceral reads I ever had. It's so underrated.

@zozobop Ай бұрын

the variety in this list!!! love it, i've put almost all of them in my to read list

@WhiteNightsX Ай бұрын

Thank you for your review of these books, which some I haven't heard of before. I have added one book on my TBR list, "Less". I am glad that KZfaq suggested this channel for me. Stay healthy and be safe :)

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@user-ib2zw8tm9l Ай бұрын

Thank you for the list. I'm from Korea and I read 2 books from Korean authors, I loved them too. It's a shame that some of books are not available in Korea yet. I will try reading rest of them. 😊

@victoriatangk Ай бұрын

Ooh we have such similar tastes in fiction, except that I couldn't stand Less 😅 I feel the same way about Human Acts vs. The Vegetarian.

@affanshikoh5069 Ай бұрын

Okay, "Whale" sounds amazing, I look forward to picking it up ! Great video btw

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

Thank you! And yes, Whale is indeed an amazing book. Highly recommend.

@trulyintroverted Ай бұрын

Loved the video! Of your list, some I've read, some were on my tbr, but two I found new. Thanks!! Also, I apologise for stating this (since it's also my first comment here) but some might consider the reveal about the school from Never Let me Go a spoiler. I knew before I read the book what it was and that didn't dampen my enjoyment (interest?) since the book isn't about that to me, but some might.

@TwoMinutesonBooks-bt8lg Ай бұрын

I agree, everyone's list will be somewhat different. I agree with the first two books, but I would have some African American authors on my list because that's who I am. Thanks for the video. I have a few more recommendations now.

@x.ju.nia.bende.x Ай бұрын

I just discovered you account and HOW do you not have thousands of followers? Such a great video - love it! I also feel like our taste is quite similar❤ Thanks for sharing!

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words!

@shiningyoonie Ай бұрын

I agree about Viet Thanh Nguyen's prose. He has arguably one of the best writing I've read in recent years.

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

Just blistering and powerful prose. Literal explosions on the page happening.

@himalayancrochetmusings390 Ай бұрын

Nice list❤ btw i love your crochet shirt 😍

@quenting4631 Ай бұрын

Nice list! I'll check these out.

@Ihearbooks Ай бұрын

Interesting 10 books. Some I've read several and some that I've read I don't agree with your thoughts but that is the best thing. How I love to think about what I read and have read. At the moment I've been thinking hard about Why I read and Why I pick up and read certain books. There are so many out there. Hearing 10 best lists is definitely influential. Currently reading Wellness by Nathan Hill. It is sneakily good. Thanks again for your video it has me thinking I need to try some Korean books.

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

I've been meaning to check out Wellness. This is my sign that I should order it now.

@rubyanddelilahandnani 28 күн бұрын

Convenience Store Woman was amazing.. I relate to the main character so much. I suck at socializing 😅

@desertsalt 27 күн бұрын

I know this isn't your niche on this channel but do you have any recommendations for books in korean for people learning the language? Maybe light reads or things with simple themes done well. Good prose, etc.

@brensgems7539 Ай бұрын

Thanks. I also loved All the Light We Cannot See and Convenience Store Woman. I've added 2 more 2 my TBR..

@chambersstevens3135 Ай бұрын

Great video. You have excellent taste. 2 thoughts. 1. I was surprised that Orphan Master's Son was not on the official list or the reader's list. It is so acclaimed. Why do you think it was missing? 2nd thought. Jinwoo I don't think you can describe Arthur Less as a failed author. He is semi successful. He wins awards. Though he is not a bestseller. I think one of the major themes of the book is about accepting the success you have. So calling him failed doesn't seem right. Have you read the sequel to Less? Thanks again for the video and making me aware of books I had not heard of before.

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! To your points, I think first, it's so funny how OMS is underrated. Won a Pulitzer too. The book does tend to get overlooked many times for some reason. Have no clue why. It's absolutely brilliant. On the second point, you're definitely right. I think 'writer of middling success' may be a more correct way to say it. Though I feel like in the book, Less may perceive himself as a failure. I think we all have a tendency to be more brutal to ourselves than toward others or others would to us. Haven't read the sequel yet. Less was perfect how it ended so I'm a bit hesitant on reading the sequel. I'm tempted though!

@chambersstevens3135 Ай бұрын

@@jinwoopark0721 I understand that about the sequel. But it is just as good as the first. AND here is another easter egg. Arthur Less is known for writing the Book Calypso's Guest. Well ASG went ahead and wrote that book and just released it for free on audible!

@jinwoopark0721 Ай бұрын

Well I must check out this sequel, and WHOA that is amazing that ASG actually went and wrote that haha. More to add to my reading list!