Are you a “the book was better” or an “I’ve only seen the movie” kind of person? Book-to-film adaptations have always been a point of scrutiny in communities of diehard fans that see the source material as no less precious than their own child. Such is the case particularly for books that represent minority
Frank Moorhouse had a lifelong fascination with crossing borders – including the borders of gender and sexuality. It was reflected in both his life and his writing.
The path towards truly diverse representation in literature necessitates that marginalised authors are given the chance to tell their own stories and shape our understanding of diverse experiences.
When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared.