7am The Summer Read: Christos Tsiolkas on pieces of fiction that stay with us forever
Jan 9, 2024
Author Christos Tsiolkas reflects on how a sentence from a novel influenced his life, discussing the role of books, film, and music in shaping his identity. He contrasts generations and access to information today, expressing frustrations with limited content curation on mobile apps. The curation of platforms and impact of teachers on a writer's development are explored. Christos shares a personal story about a motivating harsh criticism from his lecturer. Reflecting on the connection to LP Hartley's novel, he discusses the value of fiction in keeping us open to different perspectives.
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