Hernan Diaz Talks About His Book Trust and Writing with the Same Pen for 20 Years

[@mando1964]

Man is a genius. This book left me in awe

[@MarieClaude]

More authors please!

[@issbelvillastella5063]

@HoneySiegalSurvivor i´m reading the book, it´s great!

[@BretSilverberg]

Just finished this book, it was SO good. This dude is such a gifted writer - his prose is incredible, particularly the final section - but the way this story unfolds is a work of art. Could have told this story in a very linear way but he used such a cool technique to let the threads unravel. Awesome, awesome stuff

[@ramiroofaragon9323]

So glad that Seth is doing his part to spotlight great writing. Carries in the line of previous greats like Dick Cavett. 😀🙏👍

[@markkaminsky4943]

I feel the same. Props Seth.

[@jchan7515]

Just finished the book. Stunning work of art. Thank you, Seth, for having Hernan on and helping me to understand a little bit the depth of this novel.

[@bobwiegers]

such an amazing book, told in such a unique way, deserving of all the accolades and praise. read it!

[@NewMessage]

We need him back to update us on the pen periodically.

[@issbelvillastella5063]

@HoneySiegalSurvivor ????

[@issbelvillastella5063]

I wonder if he has those thin markers that actually erase that type of ink...that´s what we used in Europe a few years ago.

[@mistykait96]

I just met him at an event at SUNY Purchase, and he showed us the pen!!

[@lisaedwards8505]

Hernan is delightful!

[@kleerude]

I loved his book “In the Distance,” so this is definitely on my list.

[@lynnstlaurent6789]

Such a great interview. Seth’s book recommendations are always amazing. I will definitely be borrowing from my library.

[@eflows]

Trust is a rare and incredible piece of work. It's genuine genius. I rarely read modern fiction because it's so disappointing so often, and this one literally blew me away, in the best possible way.

[@jujenshrestha7584]

esoteric, abstruse, arcane, great words

[@ericminch]

I'm a pencil guy myself. I moved to Germany nine years ago, but I still have sixteen Dixon Ticonderogas that I haven't used up yet. Partly because when I got here I discovered the Faber-Castell Grip, which is not just a pencil, it's a high tech writing implement! Triangular cross-section! Black eraser! Over 10 centimeters of tiny rubberized grip dots! Mein Gott, what's not to love?

[@amijacks]

I could read your pencil descriptions all day! I love my Lamy safari pencil to match my Lamy fountain pen. The triangular grip of the Safari series fits my hand perfectly.

[@joniheisenberg6691]

So happy Seth features novelists. I hope he has Nghi Vo on the show. Her new book “Siren Queen” is out on May 10th. I am such a fan of her debut novel “The Chosen and the Beautiful.”

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Cool title, Siren Queen, so I looked it up real fast and was surprised to see book formula No. 1. I see it everywhere now. That font is just overused. What a shame. Has nothing to do with the book inside, of course.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Hernan held his own against Seth, who's totally loosened up since the pandemic and is almost 2003 Conan-bonkers at times (almost!) and Hernan totally plays off it. So fun!

[@danamcclelland1538]

This was a fun interview ☺️

[@mr.newmanthadreamer8434]

Very much looking forward to reading Trust, I just finished his debut western, In The Distance. And man I was blown away by how great the book was!

[@edaycock9405]

I am reading this now and was interested in the author. I am glad I found this interview. The book is fantastic.

[@Apero1Spritz]

Congrats! Trust is one of the double winners of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize.

[@ramdularsingh1435]

Nice interview with Diaz ! Loved to know he still writes with his twenty year old pen !

[@lucianachamochumbi2081]

Great interview!

[@tucci007da]

I think the Seinfeld aspect was not fully explored for comedic possibilities, the guy had a pretty good Seinfeld impression.

[@hudsonthecozy]

Hernan Diaz has the same voice inflection as Officer Rhodes in Bridesmaids. 6:09- "it's a really good pen."

[@sage2181]

This is going to be winning all the awards. Brilliant meta-fiction.

[@Fed08Roger]

This comment aged well

[@julioabbadie9828]

Amazing writer .I enjoyed the interview a lot.Julio retired teacher Argentina

[@virgilhawkins3390]

OK hey representative of r/fountainpens here, can we have a little more of the pen based conversation??

[@sethlarson9433]

Here! here! I say, more pen based conversation is not only requested but required. To action you stylophiles! Huzzah!

[@Hat_mad_human]

But what pen is it?? Also come on surely bottled ink would be more efficient than international short catridges!

[@markkaminsky4943]

I’m just getting into his book, glad u had him as a guest. Thanks.

[@semievilsquirrel]

I love when you interview authors! Go Seth! Also, a recommendation for author interview: Oliver Burkeman "Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management for Mortals".

[@hanslevin]

“Gripping stuff”, great pun.

[@romanoctaviopaz1521]

Pls make yourself a favor and read this book.

[@mvvpro8688]

I guess that's a Montblanc pen.

[@amijacks]

my guess is that it's a Meisterstück Fountain Pen. There are almost infinite editions of that Montblanc, but his black & gold version would be anywhere from $600-1200...maybe more if it's a limited edition from 20 years ago.

[@SubashishB]

@@amijacks that's a 144.

[@ThomasSarantos]

It's a Cross.

[@SubashishB]

@@ThomasSarantos no. The Montblanc logo (white star) is visible on the cap top.

[@masoud786]

he might be familiar with ayn rand's atlas shrugged...though diaz book is not siding on socialism or capitalism but showing different political/social isms of the time... a good read

[@blackbird5634]

Close your eyes, don't you hear Mike Birbiglia? Kinda?

[@chefchristucker]

You're reminding me of Trixie Mattel a little bit

[@GranLibroTV]

Análisis del libro aqui-> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZKppX1sg7ZrqbM&ab_channel=GranLibroTV

[@ronricooandasan9612]

He's handsome

[@sethcampbell2039]

Wait, so how much is that f***ing pen!??