I couldn't help but wonder... how true are the SATC characters to Candace Bushnell's book?

[@theodora7101]

So, in the book version, Charlotte was a Samantha and Samantha was a Charlotte! 😅

[@KasiaSopniewska]

isn't that crazy?

[@Gabunny]

I think that makes sense because Sam and Charlotte's narrative arcs in the show reflect each other's values (Sam finds a lot of value in a longer term relationship and being vulnerable, and Charlotte learns with both Trey and Harry how important a strong sexual connection is). It's more satisfying in a story to explore those two conflicting parts in chronological order, but in real life it's pretty common to live with the conflicting parts at the same time.

[@osmanyousif7849]

Don't know whether to find that better or worse....

[@Sishel]

It’s so refreshing to find a video essay about SATC that appreciates the show and doesn’t tell me why I shouldn’t like it and why it’s oh so problematic.

[@shttc900]

It's actually pretty compelling how HBO took such a gritty book and turned into something so palpable.

[@benrom916]

I remember reading the scanned copies of the actual columns on the internet MANY years ago. I was surprised at the critics the show got for portraying women liberally dating. Most people didn't know the characters had to get diluted for tv. Also I remember the Carrie in the columns was a lot more unlikeable than the TV version.

[@shttc900]

@@benrom916 Wow! What a neat memory. Very 90s!

[@kathleenlazarus3168]

So Charlotte was originally the English woman in the pilot who came to New York.. interesting. I like that the show never portrayed Sam as longing for a boyfriend but there were times when she felt vulnerable and hurt by men like when Dominic got back with his icelandic supermodel wife, the bar owner ghosted her at dinner and when she was sick and couldn't get someone to fix her curtain rail. I'm a die hard SATC fan and love these videos Kasia, keep them coming!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

actually, Charlotte and that English woman from the pilot episode were different characters. it’s easy to mix them up with all the introductions in the early episodes.

[@kathleenlazarus3168]

I meant that it's like original Charlotte from the booked seemed like the English lady from the pilot episode.

[@pln4679]

Wow that’s so cool. I’m definitely going to read it now! I have the book One Fifth Avenue, I will start with Sex and the City though

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

In the first season Sam matched more the book version

[@Lalameniaa]

Learning Samantha's character actually being sad and lonely makes me feel a bit more hopeless for some reason. The way she is in the show is so empowering and important culturally.

[@LeafingThroughTheFrames]

Its funny how the "real" Charlotte is quoted saying how you need to be a complete bitch to sleep like a man, b/c in the show, fast forward to when Charlotte starts sleeping with Harry, that's exactly what Anthony says to HER when advising on how to keep their whole situationship physical.

[@MyssBlewm]

I love your SATC research!! Always well written and everything I need to know ❤

[@KasiaSopniewska]

Glad you enjoy it! xx

[@zakourille]

thank god you made this bc the book was like unreadable to me. i could NOT get into the sex and the city or lipstick jungle books at all

[@KasiaSopniewska]

i have yet to read lipstick jungle, but i agree bushnell has a very *specific* writing style

[@germann_r]

When I first started watching Sex and the City I was so excited to learn that is was based on a book. So I ran as quickly as I could to the book store... I was sooooo disappointed! The book was so confusing and boring, the only link to the HBO show was the names of the main characters, should I say they were completely different people. I gave up after couple of chapters... Never touched that book ever since

[@someinteresting]

Bushnell isn’t a very good in writing.

[@KasiaSopniewska]

I read somewhere that even Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha, didn't get through the book when she was offered the role. She stopped reading after a few chapters!

[@klaudiak6615]

I'm empty from my SATC binge and I love all your videos! Watching your walkthrough feels like I'm rewatching the show, but this time with a friend. Anyways, I keep up the great content!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

I totally understand that feeling of emptiness after finishing a show like SATC. it's like saying goodbye to good friends! i'm thrilled to hear that my videos can bring a bit of that magic back for you xx

[@agnieszka-orzeszka]

​​​​@@KasiaSopniewskaI used to watch the show with my grandma. I watch reruns every now and then and it brings the memories of those happy times when we had fun together. Thank you for your work. Happy belated ❤

[@Name-tn3md]

The video came out just an hour ago, but I already want Part 2 😬😬😬

[@aamyko]

Such a good & in depth video. I love these! So excited to see the one dedicated to Carrie! Keep up the fab work! 😘

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

If one of the characters had been British it would have been pretty interesting to explore cultural differences. But I don’t know if the writers would have managed that well.

[@AngelaChase]

It’s been about 20 years since I read the book, but I remember Amalita Amalfi having a child and a much bigger role.

[@KasiaSopniewska]

yes! Amalita was such a fun character. i wish she appeared in more episodes

[@theladyprincess]

i'm on the sixth season of the show at the moment and this video upload came right on time. can't wait for your video about carrie / candace bushnell!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

where are you in the sixth season? are you at the part with Jack Berger, or have you reached the episodes with the Russian?

[@theladyprincess]

@@KasiaSopniewska the last episode i watched was when all the girls went with samantha to see smith jerrod's play!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

oh, the Prada episode

[@annapuhl6889]

congrats on 10k, happy birthday, keep making awesome videos.

[@huecosenvezdeojos]

I'm definitely gonna be waiting for the Carrie video ❤

[@AngelaChase]

Actually, Mr. Marvelous does make an appearance in the show. He keeps showing up and crashing big and Carrie’s dates!

[@sarahelo009]

Happy early Bday ;) and such a great analysis!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

thank you so much for the bday wishes 💕

[@rociocaro2370]

I loved this video! Can you also cover Mr Big in the future please? I'd love to see that

[@KasiaSopniewska]

I'll actually be covering Mr. Big in an upcoming video focused on Carrie

[@moroccansarenthumanbeings2640]

I didn’t expect that I’m actually shocked 🤯 10:04

[@Musinnna]

Waiting for part 2!

[@MichieHoward]

Happy almost birthday! Great vid!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

thank you so much 💕

[@ashmitashanthakumar8067]

I just read the book so I’m so excited to watch this!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

did you enjoy the book? I’m curious to hear what you thought about it

[@ashmitashanthakumar8067]

I did enjoy the book! It was interesting to learn about the dating lives of these fabulous upscale New Yorkers. I do have to separate it from the show somewhat and see it as its own thing but it has its merits.

[@Sydneyrella]

Mr. Marvelous is featured briefly in the show, S1E4, Valley of the Twenty-Something Guys 😊

[@memorydocumentation5942]

so amazing and happy birthday

[@KasiaSopniewska]

thanks for the birthday wishes! 💕

[@stephengreen-dowden9068]

I read the book years ago.. but I would not hold my breath about that And Just Like Crap will have any interesting plot lines..

[@rabanitoqueen]

Sam in the book was Carrie's new best friend in Just like that then! She even needed distance from Carrie when they were planning on going to the Hamptons together and Carrie had started a relationship with Adam again

[@tothewonder6248]

You know I think they did show Samantha being lonely at times and wanting more, but she had to keep appearances. That's why the Richard thing happened and her other boyfriend who broke her heart, plus that guy from season 1 she said she was in kove with.

[@BritneyT.]

This was great!

[@ja_santana]

Fascinated by Sam created by Bushnell.

[@larissa9492]

Happpy birthday 🥳 🎉🌷

[@KasiaSopniewska]

Thank you so much 😀

[@laureneras9523]

The troupe of the gay guy always wanting the straight guy is a troupe I'm sooooo glad we buried

[@thisisntahandle]

I didn’t know it was based on a true story/ a book

[@KasiaSopniewska]

yes, it's pretty fascinating! Candace Bushnell and the character Carrie Bradshaw even share the same initials-C.B.!

[@thisisntahandle]

@@KasiaSopniewska I’ll look into her book. Great video :)

[@kristy_Henry]

❤❤

[@dianapototska6684]

5:25 Either that*

[@singstreetcar5881]

Willie garçon is not gay in real life. Imagine my shock

[@creativewriter3887]

I'm so glad that the series really changed the characters than how they are in the book. I loved that Charlotte was the hopeless romantic who got her happy ending. And I'm glad that Samantha was independent and true to herself; choosing to be with herself than being engulfed by a man (she sounded pathetic in the book). Sam had her moments too, but she always, always, knew how to make herself happy.

[@sarakoob6667]

As someone who is born and raised in New Haven Connecticut I’m offended New Haven Connecticut is an urban area Yale University is probably the only place where the wealthy people matriculate the rest of us on Foodstamps and low income housing and it’s been that way since the 80s and probably even before that so I don’t know what part of New Haven The character of Charlotte could’ve grown up in but it wasn’t a New Haven maybe it was Greenwich LO Al

[@LittleDogTobi]

My immediate thought was “She’s probably a professor’s kid,” because the three well-off people I know who were raised in New Haven proper are all children of Yale professors.

[@chinnyb4942]

She's from greenwich, not new haven. She is also a blue blooded wasp.

[@AnahataMaryjane]

i remember reading the book before i watched the show and i wasn't really into it. it was something to read on an airplane ride. loved the show though!

[@KasiaSopniewska]

i get where you're coming from! sometimes the format really makes a difference. i heard that the audiobook version narriated by cynthia nixon is pretty good

[@AnahataMaryjane]

@@KasiaSopniewska maybe i'll give it another try! having it being read to me would probably help me get emotion from it.