Books I Changed My Mind About (positive & negative)

TL;DR

Booktuber discusses the books she has reevaluated over time and shares her changing opinions on them.

Transcript

these stacks of books are definitely not placed there to make up for the lack of pretty bookshelf in the background of my videos i always have a random stack of books on my couch i don't know what you're talking about anyway hi everyone welcome back to the channel today we are gonna be talking about changing your mind about the books that you read ... Read More

Key Insights

• 👻 Opinions on books can change over time, and it's important to allow for personal growth and evolving tastes.
• 📔 Nostalgia can make us appreciate books more, even if they have flaws or are not objectively great.
• 🍉 The initial rating of a book may not always reflect its long-term impact or our true opinion.

Questions & Answers

Q: Have you read any other books by the author of Sapiens? Would you recommend reading his third book, Lessons for the 21st Century?

Yes, I have read Homo Deus and highly recommend it. As for Lessons for the 21st Century, I am still unsure, but if you enjoyed his previous works, it could be worth a read.

Q: How do you determine whether to change your rating of a book?

I often change my rating if a book doesn't stick with me over time or if I realize that my initial enjoyment was based on factors other than the quality of the book itself.

Q: Do you think nostalgia plays a role in reevaluating books?

Yes, nostalgia can definitely make us more fond of certain books, even if we recognize their flaws. It can be a powerful emotional connection that influences our opinions.

Q: Have you ever changed your mind on a book because of external factors, such as reading reviews or hearing others' opinions?

While external factors can influence our opinions, I try to base my reevaluations solely on my personal reading experience and how the book has stayed with me over time.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator discusses books she initially gave neutral ratings to, but has grown to appreciate over time.

• She reflects on the Grisha trilogy, initially frustrating, but now has nostalgic feelings towards it.

• The Hating Game, a hate-to-love romance she initially gave three stars, but now thinks it deserves more credit.

• The Eon duology, which she originally rated highly, but now realizes doesn't stick with her and reconsiders the rating.

• The Bear and The Nightingale, a book she couldn't connect with but initially gave a positive rating, but now realizes it wasn't for her.

• The Priory of the Orange Tree, a book with initially low ratings due to difficulty reading, but the world-building and folklore have stuck with her.

• Red Queen, a book she loved but acknowledges it doesn't deserve 5 stars in comparison to others.

• Sapiens, a non-fiction book where she realizes that some of the content is the author's theories rather than universally accepted facts.