Book club - Fadeout
Join us for this month’s gathering as we dive into a cornerstone of queer crime fiction: **Joseph Hansen’s Fadeout.**Originally published in 1970, this novel introduced the world to Dave Brandstetter, a sharp, professional insurance investigator who happened to be openly gay—a revolutionary concept for its time. We’ll be discussing the mystery of a missing radio star, the gritty atmosphere of Southern California, and how Hansen helped shift the landscape of LGBTQ+ representation in literature.
📖 Discussion Highlights
Whether you are a seasoned mystery buff or new to the genre, we’ll be exploring:
1.**The Brandstetter Legacy:**How does Dave compare to the "hardboiled" detectives that came before him?
2.**Historical Context:**Discussing the social climate of the early 70s as depicted in the book.
3.The Mystery: Did the plot twists keep you guessing, or did you see the ending coming?
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Rua São Sebastião da Pedreira,, meetup1, Lisbon