Your opinion on LGBT novels and comic books?
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Your opinion on LGBT novels and comic books?
As for me, it's not quite abnormal. Rather, I would enjoy it if it's well-created. Unfortunately, the Western countries do not have many books of this topic, despite their consent of same-sex marriage. It seems Japan, Korea and China are those that produce the most popular works.
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SaraHysaro wrote: ↑29 Nov 2020, 02:41 I have absolutely no issue with LGBT+ characters within any form of media, regardless of the world or setting. They've always existed, so it's not historically inaccurate to include them anytime and anywhere. That said, for stories within our own world's history it does help to conduct thorough research into the culture and time period of the setting if you want to help the character blend seamlessly into the narrative. Different worlds and histories enable absolute freedom in world-building, which can also be fun to read and write. Just make sure the character's nicely fleshed out and interesting beyond the label and you're good to go!
Homosexuality in a historical setting does have to be handled carefully, for the writer will have to consider the attitudes of the time when telling their story. Some societies, like ancient Greece, accepted homosexuality (at least between men), but many others did not. Societal attitudes will thus affect how open a gay character can be. Gender and social class will also probably make a difference.
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Yep, research is absolutely key if you want your historical fiction to feel real. Sometimes the answer to the question is more nuanced than you would suspect, too, so it's respectful to really read up on it. The nature of the character is also really important, as you've suggested; a gay outlaw trying to overthrow the unjust establishment can be as open as they dang well please, while somebody trying to live peacefully within that oppressive society will need to keep their head down. Rich nobles get their vices swept under the rug, so long as their social standing holds. There's a lot of fun situations to explore.a_r_egerton wrote: ↑29 Nov 2020, 12:24 Homosexuality in a historical setting does have to be handled carefully, for the writer will have to consider the attitudes of the time when telling their story. Some societies, like ancient Greece, accepted homosexuality (at least between men), but many others did not. Societal attitudes will thus affect how open a gay character can be. Gender and social class will also probably make a difference.
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This. A book was suggested to me because it focused on one of my favorite past times and it contained said content. As habit, I look into the reviews prior to getting the book and the reviews stated repeatedly that none of the details made sense and it felt like things were thrown together.Luciferbanks wrote: ↑28 Oct 2020, 09:03 On my perspective I am okay with it but it needs to make sense in the story
I've seen LGBT content featured in manga and anime over the years; even previewed a few in this book that documented the history of manga. The most recent-ish non-manga book I read that featured a LGBT couple was Space Battle Lunch Time. Couldn't find book one but the author was kind enough to recap.
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