This book club you've started is such meaningful and dear thing to do.

I actually went to a lot of therapy due to being critical of myself, having a ficade in day to day encounters making sure to never give my mother a "shamed face" up until my early 20s. I broke down, couldn't wake up and keep up the fake persona, I just wanted to stay in my small apartment not having to proove myself to anyone. Decided to go to therapy and through that I learned that despite how I act that I never actually have control over someone's perception of me. I can try to manipulate their perception through a ficade but I can't control it. It was when I realized that the only thing I can control fully is myself that I finally stopped trying to be someone else. I finally found comfort in my own skin and no longer hated myself for not being what people wanted me to be. Gonna read the book Pewds.

Most people know the name “Dazai Osamu” from the Bungou Stray Dogs character but allow me to give a little context to the real author. Dazai Osamu is one of the big 3 classical japanese authors. His magnum opus and last book “No Longer Human” was based on Osamu’s life of constantly being shafted by the world to be quite honest. The book is almost a huge suicide note, and we see Osamu’s fall, as he would go on to drown himself after, being his first successful suicide attempt after many attempts beforehand.

No longer human is basically a suicide letter of the author. It's more depressing because its based on the author's life

This is the PewDiePie I love the most. Please bring him out more often.

Honestly, Pewds... After years of following your career through its ups and downs and changes and whatever... This is perhaps the best thing you've ever done. Not only are you actively increasing general interest in literature, but you're actually providing us with thoughtful, insightful, and critical reviews without flaw. As a scholar of literature myself, you've always got the best perspective on these books. You're doing an incredible service here, man. Keep it all up, as always

I didn't find Crime and Punishment slow at all. I couldn't put it down. It's a murder mystery (even though you know who the culprit is) and psychological thriller.

Bring back book review 2019!!! Like if agree

" There's two sides of the coin in life. You're gonna be happy sometimes, and you're gonna be unhappy sometimes. And you can just hope that you end up in one side more than the other. Just because you endure a lot of pain and a lot of bad behaviour, and just because you're a good person and work really hard for the things you love, that doesn't necessarily mean happiness is some sort of reward or something that's owed to you. It doesn't work like that. That's just the state of life and the balance we all have to go through." Shit this was strong pewds

I don't get why Felix worries about making the video too long. Dude make it 2+ hours and I'll watch all of it

2020 WHERE YOU AT, BRING THE BOOK REVIEWS TO US BACK

Dostoevsky can sometimes be boring and grim, but man, I enjoyed his works when I was younger, like The Idiot, Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and particularly The Possessed. He has a deep understanding of human psychology and the tragedies portrayed in his novels are in a way enjoyably comical. I find it ironic how I no longer read books and can barely watch anything longer than a sitcom.

I love how pewds can’t figure out “overlook” and then turns around and uses “stoicism”

Although I watch ALL of your videos, I have to say that the literature reviews are my favorites! It's sooo UNBELIEVABLY refreshing to see an intelligent discussion on "popular" KZfaq. I can see the quiet enthusiasm you have for reading & it is inspiring...to say the least.

I love how you changed your tone as you review and describe how you felt reading Ningen Shikkaku/ No Longer Human and empathize with Dazai. That book is truly my favorite and, just like you, I really do think Japanese literature is superb

I bought No Longer Human because of this. It's my favorite book to this day. Thank you pewds.

No bonus book?

This is the good side of felix, cause book review wont kill books, like meme review.

Yes, i vape V - return A - my P - library books E - on time

Dostoevsky is hands down the best author imo.

You talk about these books so passionately that I'm inspired to start reading again

I love these kinds of videos where you show a different side of you, were you're really passionate of what you're doing, instead of playing a game of 20 straight minutes which feels like you've played only for a few minutes from you sitting down and looking at the camera talking about a book/novel you've been suggested and that you've read, I'll be looking forward to see more these kinds of videos.

No Longer Human is a legitimately incredible story, and I'm really happy to see such a large KZfaqr recommend it. It doesn't get nearly enough attention in the West, and hopefully some people decide to read it after watching this video.

Actually when I read No Longer Human I recall that Horiki left the room to get food from Oba's wife but then comes back to point to Oba that his wife is being molested by a neighbor shopkeeper. I don't think Horiki actually did the crime. However, I do know that in Dazai's life that his best friend did commit adultery with his wife.

I never knew Felix was such a reader! Honestly I really enjoy these types of videos because I feel like I can see your true personality more. I feel like these are the types of videos that you would like to be making, rather than what people want you to make. A lot of people don’t understand that when you grow up, your personality can change and your interests can change. Anyway, I’m really proud of you putting yourself out there and honestly this kind of content is really inspiring me to do something similar with my own content. You’re inspiring me to read and to even share what I read with my viewers. Keep up the good work!

I wonder if there's a bonus book

In these uneasy times...we need to bring book club back to life.

The last page of no longer human was just so painful, he was an angel to the people around him but a demon to himself, i closed the book trembling with emotion and cried so hard

“A good testimony of a good writer is that if you can tell a seemingly uninteresting story and captivate your reader.” -Pewdiepie I used this quote in my English class today and my teacher said that it is a good idea

I think your book reviews are now my favourite series.

I feel so sad for Osamu Dazai. RIP Osamu Dazai. Your book will stay as masterpiece forever.

Read Karamazov brothers

100 percent worth it making these book reviews. thank you

I love how Felix can go from screaming at horror games to reviewing books and still have his subs enjoy it.

*Bungou Stray Dogs fans entered to chat*

Ohh, so Dazai [he has the Ability that called "No longer human"] of Bungou Stray Dogs (Anime) is based on the real book and author as well. I would like to read that book too.

100% keep making these please! I will watch and like every single one.

Nice... But will Gloria Borger ever review a book?

Petition for pewds to make another 🅱️ook review

"The Idiot" by Dostoievski is a masterpiece

Don’t doubt yourself. The way you speak of the books that you’ve read is intelligent and thought out. Good job and thanks for your thoughts.

Dude, ofc. It’s f8cking worth it making these vids. They’re awesome...for real. It’s very inspiring and influential too younger people like myself who aren’ t necessarily interested/engaged in litterateur. Keep up the good work dude. Btw. a nice book: Shantaram - Gregory David Roberts.

DAZAI IS A LEGEND.

I've been watching BSD too much, and i'm shooked over the 'Crime and Punishment' and 'No longer human'

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! Please never stop doing them. They show a completely different side to you. It’s like we’re seeing PewDiePie the person instead of the KZfaqr if that makes sense. Like we’re just chilling in a room. Great stuff. Truly, great stuff.

Where's bonus book

Crime and Punishment, no longer human, The Raven, Inferno, and Ikigai. Are one of my favorite books to read

We're studying crime and punishment in class. It actually has way more meaning behind it. If you really dig deep you find out he's comparing different philosopies. Really recommend it, especially if you're into this kind of thing

Keep doing those man. Really love it

These videos makes you even better, what else can we ask for? Your name was very sounded here in Spain lots of years ago, I probably check some of your videos in 2014, 2015 but not paying attention didn't have good English to understand and didn't care that much. it wasn't until 2016 I really decided to give this channel a go, see why it's the biggest and be curious about it and since then I just got addicted to your videos, they are something unique in youtube. Great personality, great humor every time let's be honest, yours isn't one of all those big channels that adapted the content to the youngest audience who is the most here in KZfaq, thats probably why you are different. I mean its worth to watch. Gracias poods

"Crime and punishment" is the best novel I read. This is my favourite book. I read it 7 times - first time when I was 14, but i didn't understand many very important things - it's really difficult, deep book with a lot of subtexts and Bible references. I anderstood it when i was 30

Dostoevsky is a genius, his world is interesting. He's a prophet, he sees our world and our problems that was able to predict back in the mid-19th century.He sees people in depth, and reaches to the core. It helps to see others and yourself on an emotional level, and the problems of society, progress, freedom -on the spiritual and intellectual. This great writer was a profound psychologist. Read his books. They show such a depth of penetration into the human soul, which did not dream of modern psychotherapists.

Author's be like "Can we copy strike pewdiepie " Lol

Helping books, killing memes. Your doing god's work pewdiepie.

It's like the 3rd time I have watched this video. I came back after reading "No Longer Human", and now once again after "Crime and Punishment". I really miss Pewd's reviews...

I'll admit, I first picked up No Longer Human because I was watching Bungo Stray Dogs and I wanted to learn more about the man behind Dazai's character and I think it was one of the best choices I've ever made. The story is written in such a unique and beautiful way compared to other books that I've read. The way that Dazai describes how Oba feels is so raw and unfiltered yet eloquent and meaningful. Plus, for me personally, there are some segments of the book and Oba's character that I can really relate to in a way that I've never seen done in any other works that I've read. Especially regarding anxiety, putting on a mask, and desperately trying to please those around him to fit in. Of course there are also many parts of his character that I can't relate to (and I'm thankful for that) such as depression and suicide, but it was eye opening to get a glimpse into how it may feel to have these conditions. It really gave me a new outlook on both myself internally, how I project myself externally, and how others may do the same. Overall it was an amazing read that really touched my soul (and crushed it at times lol). As soon as I finished it I knew it would be my new favorite book and honestly it's one of the best books that I've read in a hot minute. I could probably talk about this book for hours if the person listening just let me ramble and put all of my thoughts out there

Now this is the content I signed up for!👏🏻

Don't stop making the book reviews Felix, they are so great and I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the books, as well as the authors. Much love

If you're not honest who are you, what are you? That hit me really hard and I wasn't expecting it.

I adore Stoner. I think about it so often. There's so much hope in the book. It could so easily have been nihilistic BS in the hands of a lesser writer but it's so moving. It's about love in all forms. A love that isn't dependent on happiness that even in the absence of happiness (and in the total lack of marital love) is fulfilling and keeps a fire burning. Love for his daughter, love for literature, and living life heroically. I can't emphasize how much I fucking love that book. I don't know where you're getting these recommendations from, Pewds, but your literature club episodes blow 90% of book channels out of the water. Solid books.

You are awesome at reviewing books damn

It is 100% worth it!! Clearly you enjoy it, and its not only interesting content/ valuable entertainment, it also has a positive impact in your followers (who will be more likely to read great novels thanks to you, like me). Thank you so much for taking the time to record these videos!

Re-watching all book reviews until you upload a new one.

Getting back into reading after watching this. Already got myself drawing again after a looooong time, another of my favourite things is reading. Thanks for the push man 🤙🏻

Never *CLAP* when you say Book Review because the only source of knowledge would Die

It's great seeing Felix talking so passionately about things like these. Would love to see more of these videos in days to come!

Really like these videos, makes me feel like I'm listening to a friend talk about something he's passionate about. 👍🏽

This series is so wholesome and gives me such a warm feeling in the heart. I am going to start reading all the books he has suggested and then come back to each and every review he has done.

"Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it." Felix, isn't this your only series that doesn't get demonetized?

Can we get a bonus book?

I was at a bookstore today (a cute cluttered used one) and they were playing a radio article about you saying that after T-series v.s. Pewds is over...no one will care about you. I thought that was ridiculous and this video proves that your message is pure and inspirational. I hope you stay relevant as long as you want to

A 14 y/o girl in India shot dead her mother and brother by her father's pistol after reading *"No Longer Human"*. She was depressed and portrayed herself as protagonist.

I really enjoyed this video. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE your energy and personality in meme review, but I also love these really raw, semi-emotional videos about literature. Great balance.

Books 1. 1:04 The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart 2. 5:18 Stoner by John Williams 3. 9:17 Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky 4. 13:38 No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai 5. 18:37 Sun and Steel by Yukio Mishima

I just read No Longer Human. I definitely have a façade, though I don't work as hard to maintain it as Oba. This book made me re-evaluate my interactions with people. It is a very sad book, but also strangely cathartic. I feel so bad for Oba. Glad to see you read it too, Pewds.

How is this 5 years ago already?? Take me baaack

I like the smart Felix 🔥

For anyone wondering, the background music/song is called Always Raining by Christian Nanzell :)

Please continue the series. Love the content and definitely inspired me to read!

I have read maybe 25 books so far in my life, but I've read 3 on this list... (crime and punishment, no longer human, sun and steel) weird how my book taste is so similar.

This is so incredibly chill and relaxing to follow even though I’m not reading any of these atm. Hopefully I can pick up a few soon!

I never read any of the books discussed, for a few reasons, but I love just hearing your thoughts on them. These videos are my favorites by far, they're like the only time where I feel completely relaxed yet entertained

Now, I understand the character Dazai-san from Bungo Stray Dogs and even the power that he has to cancel any ability, something that is intrinsically linked to the character and whether in the background. Dude, it's just great that Pewds does this I don't know ... I was very touched by the story. I hope to do it again. Kisses from Panama.

You won’t be able to kill me No longer human -Dazai Osamu -Bungo stray dogs

the story of osamu dazai is so sad...what a tragedy now I have even bigger respect for this man. Rest in peace

Wheres the *bonus book* ?

man i always love the serious takes of felix, his interpretation of books, philosophies and other stuffs are so interesting and fun to watch

appreciate you doing this series. not just for yourself but specially for the younger generations. Keep it up

W H E R E İS THE BONUS BOOK

not even joking I love this relaxful content

For me, a native russian, it is funny how foreigners are sometimes confused with russian names. The old lady was not called “Ivanovna”. It was just her middle name. It literally means “a daughter of Ivan”. Her first name was Alena. In Russia we pay respect for all older people except for relatives and friends, so when asking someone who is much older than you you need to say the first name and the middle name. Alena Ivanovna, simple as that....

a tons of 12 year olds watching youtube nowadays especially him, so for him to do such videos is something im really glad for. youtube needs more people like him

Wtf this video was so relaxing...

Please don't stop doing these videos. I love the music, the ambiance and of course the commentary. An awesome concept pewds keep it up!!

I love your book reviews. I’m gonna read Stoner asap I haven’t find a good novel in a while and it kinda affected my motivation to find time to read (which isn’t always easy) and it seems to be exactly the kind of book I’ve been looking for

please , need more book reviews. i love this side of you too.

This video is so relaxing to watch I love this series even tho I’m not into reading it still interesting to listen to the short versions of the story’s

10/10 love this concept Felix. Makes me want to read more!!

Felix, hearing your takes on the last 3 books....I wanted to ask you whether you have read the manga Goodnight Punpun, if you read into it and tell us your thoughts, it would be great. It is somewhat of a modern classic, so there is that. I love the book reviews :).

Absolutely LOVE Stoner and Spring Snow! Great recommendations