the Dickens Diaries 🎥 reading Dickens' third novel : Nicholas Nickleby vlog

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welcome to the first official episode of the Dickens Diaries! Nicholas Nickleby has definitely been my fave Dickens read so far for the #dickensortolstoy debate - our liveshow for this one will be on my channel on Friday, November 19th at 12pmEST!
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@hyemiyah 2 жыл бұрын

I'm honestly rooting for dickens. he always gets roasted in the debates and I cannot wait for when he starts getting better (because he does, I promise!) I'm also rooting for you almost reaching 200k!

@fashionandbeauty07 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more…… I’m getting sick of Tolstoy always winning…..

@hyemiyah 2 жыл бұрын

@@fashionandbeauty07 yes! i do love both, but tolstoy wins by such a big margin that it makes me so sad because dickens' latter books are so good.

@sriranjit3684 2 жыл бұрын

I can't digest these people comparing Oliver twist to War and Peace & Nicholas Nickleby to Anna Karenina. Comparing War and peace to Bleak house is justifiable.

@fashionandbeauty07 2 жыл бұрын

Poor Dickens, he is suffering so much in the debates! 🥺 I love Dickens so much and I’m rooting for him! 💕💜

@CarolynMarieReads 2 жыл бұрын

When you give Nicholas Nickleby 3 1/2 stars and I (who is supposed to be on team Tolstoy) gives it 4 stars!!!!! Was I expecting to rate this higher than you? No! Am I pumped to try and debate this? YES!

@MartinDSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Emma's rating system leaves a lot to be desired.😂Go easy on her in the debate! After all Rilke did visit and pay his respects to Tolstoy.😃

@Bloomingsnowyflower0101 2 жыл бұрын

It's almost midnight here in the Netherlands...but I tend to prioritize your videos over sleep😬🥰

@thatcoffee 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, fellow dutchie on the booktube side of the internet!

@lynncornelissen 2 жыл бұрын

Always nice to see a fellow NL bookfan on here!!

@returnoftheromans6726 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, same. Here at 12:05 currently. 😅

@marjoriedybec3450 2 жыл бұрын

I'm all-in for Dickens and The Adventures of NN is one of the reasons. Also remember that his books were serialized and each chapter was a source of income. This practical consideration might be responsible for the change from stories-within-stories to no stories-within-stories and for the overall length of the book. I'm still reading Anna Karinina (my first Tolstoy). I really like the witty humor in Dickens and find humor sorely lacking in Tolstoy. Also I don't find the illustrations Tolstoy paints with his words to be nearly as vivid as Dickens. I think NN deserves more than 3.5.

@nancyabbott2660 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Dickens..to me no one writes characters so memorable as Dickens!

@slw59 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful thing to see someone who has found their passion!

@hat7808 2 жыл бұрын

Recently read A Tale of Two Cities and it really sold me on Dickens. I’m wanting to read another but I’m not sure which..I may have to try Great Expectations

@fashionandbeauty07 2 жыл бұрын

Great Expectations is fantastic! Please pick it up! 💕💜

@malissamoench8587 2 жыл бұрын

A Tale of Two Cities is the absolute best

@jonahruiz3919 2 жыл бұрын

Great expectations is ❤️

@jmsl910 2 жыл бұрын

great expectations is iconic & a very quick read. alanis morrisette references it in a couple of her songs!

@normmansor1313 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for brightening up my Saturday morning. Woke up at 5.30 and the new video notification came in at 5.32, awesome timing

@annaberg7328 2 жыл бұрын

I gave it 4 stars and yes please continue with these vlogs. Love hearing your specific thoughts after reading it myself. Have a nice weekend 🍁

@lynncornelissen 2 жыл бұрын

Another lovely video Emma! I haven’t gotten truly into thick classics yet, but you did encourage me to read the picture of dorian gray and I adored it!

@evaggeliatseliou9329 2 жыл бұрын

6:30 calling a book "delicious" is on point. Iam gonna use it so many times from now on🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@reynazimmerman1266 2 жыл бұрын

Coffin core is perfect! 👌👌 Great video Emma! I’m currently reading The Mystery of Edwin Drood for school, and this was a huge encouragement. I thank you. 🙏

@euanfreeman179 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy there's a vlog. :) I hope to be able to join in on the bookclub soon! The poncho and lisptick at 19:42 is fantastic ;D

@MartinDSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant summation!There were so many things you cottoned on to.I loved so many aspects of this work: Nicholas looking at the playbill and being left in no doubt it was the Crummles theatre group as it included a castanet pas seul by the infant phenomenon,the African knife swallower who looked and sounded remarkably like an Irishman,the blind crow or was it a blackbird,the poor crippled boy tending his few flower pots, Nicholas stealing a glance at miss Snevellici's scrapbook,the list goes on.But your eloquence says it all❤️❤️❤️

@malissamoench8587 2 жыл бұрын

I love Dickens ❤ 😍 So happy to have you be part of Team Dickens

@rowenaroberta5244 2 жыл бұрын

Great Expectations and Little Dorrit are my favorites!

@beckzbooks 2 жыл бұрын

Please keep doing these videos! I read Nicholas Nickleby and Ana Karenina so I was keeping an eye out for your KZfaq videos! It’s always a joy to hear your thoughts :) especially since I don’t know a lot of people brave enough to read classics!

@bookishmina 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly can't get enough of your videos!! You are so precious, your voice is soothing, the vibes are immaculate. I am watching your videos from last year because I am that much up to date hahah. Love your work! 💖💖

@ketchdeweese5771 2 жыл бұрын

Yaaay the vibe of these videos are my absolute favorite. Nothing gets me to want to read more.

@ri3869 2 жыл бұрын

All thanks to you Emma for making me get into classic literature. I love classics now and I would never be here without you

@marianehal2110 2 жыл бұрын

Its midnight in my country but who needs sleep when theres emma's video waiting for me to watch ❤

@rebeccaturner597 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel. I picked up a Dickens novel (The Old Curiosity Shop). I love it! I purchased a copy of “The Christmas Carol” to read in December. Can’t wait.

@djunaskye6220 2 жыл бұрын

Kinds random but it would be really cool if in one of your videos, you showed all the bookmarks you have and maybe where you got them from!

@aremeanz454 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please!!!!!

@scottyg68 2 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are 🔥 and you got me interested in reading so much 👏

@godot7549 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of coffinecore! I'm going to be on the hunt for it in my books starting, today. "He's just so cool." Honestly, you've inspired me to pick up Dickens, or at least, hunt for a Dickens novel to add to my December TBR. Emmie, as always, you're a star! You've quickly become my favorite booktuber amongst a sea of my subscriptions. It's refreshing to see booktubers talk about source material in their videos because many offer solely their thoughts (which is fine), however your passion shines brightest when you've offered specific lines from books. I get excited to pick up the book myself, and you're totally to blame for my expanding TBR list.

@jeffreythornton428 2 жыл бұрын

I am reading Domby and Son. My favorite Dickens is Bleak House and Little Dorrit.

@stevenfullman5646 Жыл бұрын

I loved NN. The Alex Jennings narration really brings the story and characters alive

@MicahCwen 2 жыл бұрын

I was feeling kinda down today so thank you sm for uploading! sending much love

@mistidoud4107 2 жыл бұрын

Emma I adored your first Dickens Diaries. I hope you will continue making them for Charles Dickens other books.

@zsadiq8491 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Emma, Great content as usual, thank you. Just got done with Nicholas Nickleby. Officially my second Dickens ever. Really enjoyed it but felt the plot was a little drawn out than needed. All the same it was a good read. Looking forward to what comes next in the series. Keep up the good work.

@leilastackleather9927 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Dickens and Tolstoy diary episodes. They are a great compliment to the Dickens vs. Tolstoy debate. Still on team Tolstoy, but I haven't yet read Dickens' later works. :-)

@Lescoureursfoudelasco 2 жыл бұрын

Dickens is a no expense spared Disney film with character development so strong you remember the people all your life and a story that drags you through all emotions the human species is capable of feeling. Tolstoy is the film your parents want to watch with grown up themes, relationships, social issues and serious faces….

@vksomji 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.... Dickens one of my Favourite Authors.... Inspired to Read...but I have different Book enlisted to Begin with sometime later this Week hopefully 😄.....Thanks Emmie for Inspiring to Read.

@princesssangcopan8575 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 200k emmie❤️❤️🎉

@victoriah.3491 2 жыл бұрын

You had me at: COFFIN ⚰️ CORE! DANG! NN sounds COFFINlicious.

@Cf-cx7oh 2 жыл бұрын

The best Friday night😌🍁🍁

@annagyorsa8100 2 жыл бұрын

Dickens was an Aquarius Do whatever you want with this information (We were actually born on the same day - obviously not the same year - so he has a really special place in my heart 🥺)

@Oppsieeeeeeexx 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, this is just a coincidence or I don't know what to call this because I was just going to read Dickens all works for my literature class or at least his works on domination. Can't wait to get to reading. I love your videos❤

@ArtBookshelfOdyssey 2 жыл бұрын

Nickleby is great! I'm due for a reread I think. Love his Christmas works too!

@VyNyLoKo6 2 жыл бұрын

Emma, idk if you'll make a video later down the month but im really excited to hear what you thought of Blue Period!!!

@jodihowe7274 2 жыл бұрын

Love The Dickens Diary, good job!

@dreamingfolkore 2 жыл бұрын

came here after watching the all too well short film because i feel so anxious and nauseous and emma makes me feel calm

@lewiskwok8100 2 жыл бұрын

I will put it down as one of my Christmas read.

@EuskaltelEuskadi 2 жыл бұрын

Cannot wait for you to reach Bleak House... one of my fav reads of the past five years

@MihaelaClaudiaPuscas 2 жыл бұрын

You took me back in time! I miss reading a ‘general’ book, I only read psychology 😅

@jovanasloboda 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any recommendations, I want to study psychology and have a goal to read one psychology book a month, thank you🦋

@JessieJoystick 2 жыл бұрын

I feel you! Have so much to read for school I'm just staring at my bookcases crying internally every night 😂😭

@Eowynerre 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please continue 🤗

@kcartsbeat 2 жыл бұрын

I love Nicholas Nickleby and I love your enthusiasm for the book. So many great characters. If you get a chance, check out the Royal Shakespeare production of Nicholas Nickleby. It was like a six hour stage show. You can find clips on KZfaq. One of my favorite characters in the novel is Newman Noggs. I don’t know if you’ve encountered him yet, but I think you’ll love him.

@huda9445 2 жыл бұрын

I studies two dickens novels this semester, I read 70% of Oliver and watched videos for great expectations.. because I can’t handle his writing . I’m not a big classic person but Jane eyre was fine . Also I realized that I’m not interested in reading about classism and poverty in Britain … I regather try and read classics from other countries then suffer with him .

@IzzyRain 2 жыл бұрын

Love Dickens, my favorite from him so far has been Great Expectations.

@rtdavide Жыл бұрын

You stopped short! You should have kept going for just a bit more as you read that opening quote. The next comparison of married people to boxers is the funny part! This novel, as in many Dicken's books, is full of very funny comparisons.

@josephcossey1811 2 жыл бұрын

Socks duly knocked off. Mission accomplished!

@CapucineF 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know about the theme park in England that is a Disneyland but... for Charles Dickens? It's so fun, rides, ballads through 19th century London!

@yoannam.2243 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy this series about the Dickens vs Tolstoy books so much. Even I decided to read them on my own and now I'm on The Pickwick Papers (which sadly I'm not enjoying at all).

@Faye_L 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait until you get to Dickens' actual masterpieces. 🥰

@kcartsbeat 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I see that you did happen upon Newman Noggs. He’s one of Dickens’s great creations.

@ba-gg6jo 2 жыл бұрын

After over 50 years I still can't bring myself to try reading Dicken's again. Though you may have sold Nicholas Nickleby to me. It doesn't surprise me how you feel about Resurrection, definitely seen as a step down by Tolstoy by many readers and critics. I intend to go back to it when I'm in the mood for a redemption novel.

@MsReadsAlot 2 жыл бұрын

I just read Bleak house… 5+ weeks! Did I enjoy it? Kind of!! Nice video

@artisan1800 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell how infatuated you are in this titular novel . . . I'll give it a read, thanks again😃😃😃

@penultimateh766 2 жыл бұрын

More erudite content from the host with the soft voice and cute haircut!

@robertocatrone715 Жыл бұрын

What i love about Dickens work is In the originally form came out in serial format 2-3 chapters at a time monthly. Which made it Imperative to "leave the Is audience/readers wanting more." This also leads to the money factor e.g. Dragging out the endings. Still good reads just not wonderful reads. Not Excellent as the 1st to middle part of his books usually are. I'm still a fan of Charles Dickens & Leo Tolstoy. For comparison, Dickens Pickwick Papers seems to be the English answer to Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes. there's so many themes that Parallel each other. What do you think?

@TasTheBlue54 2 жыл бұрын

You hated it in the last video 🤣

@zanyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cool I used to know that dicken i just a name that unforgettable and funny ... I might read that book soon tnx

@bivapodder5110 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on Anna Karenina like War and peace

@lor3605 2 жыл бұрын

Christmas at the Dickens’ house --> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aM6ko7J1naqtZIE.html 🎄✨

@Julie_ao 2 жыл бұрын

😍❣️

@vincentmuzi 2 жыл бұрын

love you

@nikkivenable3700 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, snap, I just bought Resurrection! Has anyone read it and enjoyed it?

@kimichu27 2 жыл бұрын

Hi emmie, I'm from iran. I love your videos,its just motivate me to read,so thank you for your interesting contents. And our taste is quite simillar! You should defenetly check out persian literature. I wish i could talk to you about books like every day:)) Good luck🌸💚

@asyfadayana8714 2 жыл бұрын

Heyy emma

@user-tr7jz1kz5p 2 жыл бұрын

Emma privet. Khotel u tebya sprosit' a u vas v Anglii Val'ter Skot yego roman Ayvengo populyaren. YA kogda to chital roman prosto super. I kniga Dzhona Branera roman vsem stoyat' na zanzibare. I budu chitat' roman Roberta Silverberga Nochnyye kryl'ya i Chelovek v labirinte.🙂

@josephcossey1811 2 жыл бұрын

Dotheboys = Do-The-Boys!

@anacarolina-zo9xl 2 жыл бұрын

Does she has a video about dune?

@JessieJoystick 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think so 🤔

@sunghokahng3719 2 жыл бұрын

You're pretty

@lewiskwok8100 2 жыл бұрын

Did you say 12 Sep? The video was filmed in Sep but uploaded in Nov? I was hoping our time difference could be lesser than this. I like better you sharing your present with us rather than the past, though equally important.

@zainabr2245 2 жыл бұрын

This is a reading vlog so she probably started filming back in September when she started NN. She finished this book at the end of October since that was they time allotted to it for the book club

@JessieJoystick 2 жыл бұрын

How's she gonna give updates during reading if she can't film during reading 🤔 lol

@neverbored 2 жыл бұрын

I liked Nicolas Nickelby, but all the characters stayed the same from the beginning to the end. No depths to them..

@jamesduggan7200 2 жыл бұрын

she looks really young, but she's probably like 20. . . 30

@honeysuckle888 2 жыл бұрын

30, really ? 🙄 I'm pretty sure she's in her early 20s.

@ridhimagiri6468 2 жыл бұрын

@@honeysuckle888 i think they're just quoting what emma said at 16:53

@humyrahfatima 2 жыл бұрын

@@honeysuckle888 16:58

@honeysuckle888 2 жыл бұрын

@@ridhimagiri6468 I'm so sorry I saved it for later in case of spoilers. I'm really sorry.

@floogelhornzzz4770 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't it slow you down having to annotate and analyze the crap out of fat books, or any books? What's the point? It just stops you from getting through as many books as you want. Life's too short. Just read the book, enjoy it, and move on to the next one. You'll get through a lot more books you want to read that way and not waste time annotating.

@emielou 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered that part of the enjoyment in reading books for some is the annotating? Why does it bother you so much how others chose to read?

@lynncornelissen 2 жыл бұрын

She takes notes and annotates since she reads for a book club and will debate on this. So it’s useful to be able to reference and find quotes. Also don’t tell people how to enjoy reading, just enjoy the video and let her be.

@hayleyc5594 2 жыл бұрын

As someone that never annotated to someone who now sometimes does I can vouch that annotating adds to the reading experience. It helps remember points of importance or lines/paragraphs that I like. I will remember books I have annotated years later, opposed to a book that I just fly through.

@JessieJoystick 2 жыл бұрын

How 'bout everyone can enjoy books in any way they want 🤔