Gotham Book Prize
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David Goodwillie
デイヴィッド・グッドウィリー
Deividdo Gudduwirī
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Paris, France
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Paris (birthplace) → London (grew up) → Montclair, New Jersey → Baltimore, Maryland → Washington, D.C. → New York City (including time in the Chelsea Hotel)
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, memoirist, journalist, private investigator, auction house specialist, entrepreneur
- Active Years
- 1997-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| St. George's School | — | — | — | — | — |
Kenyon College
Year of Graduation:
1994
Country:
United States
Served as captain of the college baseball team; drafted in 1994 by the Newark Buffalos of the Frontier League.
St. George's School
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | New York Times Notable Book | American Subversive | — | The New York Times | 選出 |
| 2020 | The New York Times Editors' Choice | Kings County | — | The New York Times | 選出 |
| 2021 | Gotham Book Prize (finalist) | Kings County | — | Gotham Book Prize | ファイナリスト |
New York Times Notable Book
2010
Work:
American Subversive
Organization:
The New York Times
Result:
選出
The New York Times Editors' Choice
2020
Work:
Kings County
Organization:
The New York Times
Result:
選出
Gotham Book Prize (finalist)
2021
Work:
Kings County
Organization:
Gotham Book Prize
Result:
ファイナリスト
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
2006 memoir / nonfictionA memoir recounting Goodwillie's years in downtown Manhattan, including time at the Chelsea Hotel, chronicling his struggles to become a writer.
urban lifecoming-of-agestruggles of writing
American Subversive
2010 fiction (political thriller)A political thriller centered on conspiracy and surveillance; received critical acclaim and was named a New York Times Notable Book.
politicssurveillancemoral choices
Kings County
2020 fiction (literary / suspense)A Brooklyn-set novel blending character-driven drama and suspense, focusing on moral decisions and interpersonal relationships.
urban relationshipsethical dilemmasfriendship and betrayal
Adaptations
- [TV series (optioned)] Kings County
Bibliography
- Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
- American Subversive
- Kings County
Adaptations
- 'Kings County' was optioned for a TV series (announced 2022).
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- stylish, witty prosedialogue- and character-driven writingreportage-influenced descriptive detail
- Recurring Motifs
- urban shadowsmoral choicesyouthful failure and redemption
Legacy
Recognized for portraying urban life and moral dilemmas, Goodwillie has received critical acclaim and multiple notable selections. 'Kings County' being optioned for TV brought additional attention in both commercial and critical spheres.
In Popular Culture
- Increased public attention following the TV optioning of 'Kings County'.
Quotes
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"a suspenseful read... Goodwillie is a stylish writer, smart and witty without being a show-off."
Source: Adelle Waldman (New York Times review) (2020)
Trivia
- Born in Paris, raised in London, later moved to the United States.
- Drafted in 1994 by the Newark Buffalos of the Frontier League.
- Worked at Sotheby's and as a private investigator for Kroll.
- Parts of 'Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time' were written while staying at the Chelsea Hotel.
- 'Kings County' was optioned for TV in 2022.