The Other Scene: Stories of Men Whose Lives are Lived Differently
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Rating | : | 4.95 (879 Votes) |
Asin | : | B073QSW7C8 |
Format Type | : | |
Number of Pages | : | 323 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-06-19 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Despite all the media hoo ha, there are many jobs and organisations where gay stereotypes don't matter, or even exist. Some of these stories are set back in the time when there was no internet or computer technology, while others are more contemporary. That's how it seems to be out there in the real world.. Even though characters start off in places as far away as Melbourne or Barcaldine, it ends up being about the lives these men lead on the 'fringes' or the outer edges of Brisbane's Gay Scene. A dark and sombre story begins a collection of stories about gay men in Brisbane. There is tragedy and sadness, but there is also hope and persistence. Some of the characters in this book fit stereotypes, while others don't. And while some of the characters have never experienced love at all, others gr