Your Video is a lot of fun -- almost as much fun as your book. I was in my mid-30s by the time this novel takes place, but I can still relate every step of the way. Your parents could be my parents and Sag Harbor could be Jean Shephard's Cedar Lake in his stories. "Sag Harbor" is a timeless tale of growing up, trying to fit in, and dealing with family. I don't think race has much to do with the story--I'm white & my dad sounds just like yours. I'm eager to read your other books!
I'm a child of the 60's , born and raised in Sag Harbor , my parents owned an Oil Business Murphy n Poet heating oil ... Omg how I miss those days !!! But now Sag Harbor isn't my home anymore it doesn't look the same the rich have come in and ruined our Historical Whalers Town ... 😥😥😥
Thank you for the video. I've always wanted to learn more about the black community in places like Sag Harbor, Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, etc. I live in Atlanta and I can't say there are places like that down in the south. :-(
@theyarebirds I know he's listed Jean Toomer as an influence, but I'm not sure if their writing styles are similar. You can also try Clarence Major, novelist Charles Wright, and Mat Johnson.
I'm pretty much on the same boat as Whitehead in that I'm not really a fan of characters like Holden Caufield and the like. I'm a wee bit of an outcast in college but it's always something of a chore to watch TV shows centered around characters who are on the same boat as me ("My So Called Life", "Freaks and Geeks", etc.) as most of them come across as too whiny and disillusioned for my taste.
Oh, yes. Made me think of Richard Rogers and "The Windmill Movie" made after his death from his lifelong attempts to document his mismatch and, nonetheless, his self-identification with a privileged life on Long Island.
Response to Holdenshore, "...he knows none of the stories of the real locals" Then please write one. And make sure you include some of my family members, Sal Lattanzio and the Early's of Rum Hill.
"Prozac and an X-Box." Well I have read your book, Colson Whitehead, and I could say the exact same thing about Benji. I can also assure you that you're not a better writer than J.D. Salinger. The story of "Catcher in the Rye" is what is going to happen to Benji when he goes to New York City so your autobiographical self could've done well to read Catcher.
Brings back wonderful memories. Lived in Sag Harbor year round from the age of 3 to 16.
His laugh is adorable..lol
his laugh is so cute🤗
Your Video is a lot of fun -- almost as much fun as your book. I was in my mid-30s by the time this novel takes place, but I can still relate every step of the way. Your parents could be my parents and Sag Harbor could be Jean Shephard's Cedar Lake in his stories. "Sag Harbor" is a timeless tale of growing up, trying to fit in, and dealing with family. I don't think race has much to do with the story--I'm white & my dad sounds just like yours. I'm eager to read your other books!
I'm a child of the 60's , born and raised in Sag Harbor , my parents owned an Oil Business Murphy n Poet heating oil ... Omg how I miss those days !!! But now Sag Harbor isn't my home anymore it doesn't look the same the rich have come in and ruined our Historical Whalers Town ... 😥😥😥
Thank you for the video. I've always wanted to learn more about the black community in places like Sag Harbor, Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, etc. I live in Atlanta and I can't say there are places like that down in the south. :-(
Hilton Head
Ben A Thank you.
@theyarebirds I know he's listed Jean Toomer as an influence, but I'm not sure if their writing styles are similar. You can also try Clarence Major, novelist Charles Wright, and Mat Johnson.
I'm off to Catalina !
She speaks the truth!
I'm pretty much on the same boat as Whitehead in that I'm not really a fan of characters like Holden Caufield and the like. I'm a wee bit of an outcast in college but it's always something of a chore to watch TV shows centered around characters who are on the same boat as me ("My So Called Life", "Freaks and Geeks", etc.) as most of them come across as too whiny and disillusioned for my taste.
the author of this video needs to remove these negative comments
Yes, because shlocky thrillers and crusty autobiographies are the True Path!
dude, do you post the same comment on every video about sag harbor?
Oh, yes. Made me think of Richard Rogers and "The Windmill Movie" made after his death from his lifelong attempts to document his mismatch and, nonetheless, his self-identification with a privileged life on Long Island.
@Holdenshore youre totally wrong
Response to Holdenshore, "...he knows none of the stories of the real locals"
Then please write one. And make sure you include some of my family members, Sal Lattanzio and the Early's of Rum Hill.
"Prozac and an X-Box." Well I have read your book, Colson Whitehead, and I could say the exact same thing about Benji. I can also assure you that you're not a better writer than J.D. Salinger. The story of "Catcher in the Rye" is what is going to happen to Benji when he goes to New York City so your autobiographical self could've done well to read Catcher.
better watch your mouth boy