That was a really nice read!

...though this was by for not the standard book review...

...and yes, I do very much like the none-standard book reviews. In fact, I don't like too much a standard review. For instance I don't like to read a synopsis of the story - for instance - which is pretty standard in reviews. The story is to read when reading a book. I do like to read what the reader thinks when, or after reading the book. So please, continue with this approach, the none-standard book reviews.

I am left wondering why it left such an impression on the person making the Instagram video. What could they possible hold on to for so long?

Could this person be an influencer of some sort? Perhaps being paid for the 'push' of the book/author? Could also be the taste. Whole ranges of books others like, are boring and unfulfilling for me. I tried some of those books that became very very popular and successful, but couldn't make it even half way. I suppose, we all have our own preferences what we like to read.

...I need breathers in between... not every book you read should be a memorable one...

100% agree. Our mood also defines what we like to read. I for one read two books at the same time. A more complex one, either a novel or a non-fictional, mostly scientific book, and a more 'easy' reading one. The latter isn't always 'easy-reading', but less complex. Very recently, I read the latest novel by Stephen King. You mentioned this author, hence I mentioned this last book. At first I struggled since I found the writing way too simple, too much dialogues and too predictable. But then, the book grabbed my attention, and I finished it in a few days. Certainly one fo those books to read next to more complex books.

NJOY the selection and read of your next book. Any in mind already?