Far from Home
“Far from Home” by Vincent Traughber Meis is a collection of twelve short stories published by Ninestar Press, LLC on October 12, 2021. This edition, written in English and spanning 244 pages, invites readers to explore diverse landscapes, from the desert sands of the Middle East to a forbidden Caribbean island, while delving into the experiences of LGBTQ individuals.
Readers will find narratives that highlight the challenges faced by gay men as they navigate alienation, confusion, violence, and loss in various cultural contexts, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Spain, Turkey, Cuba, Mexico, and the Netherlands. The stories reflect the characters’ journeys as they seek love and connection far from the comfort of home, emphasizing the broader theme of LGBTQ experiences in unfamiliar environments.
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Far from Home is a collection of twelve short stories, taking the reader on a journey from the desert sands of the Middle East to a forbidden Caribbean island, and many points in between.
Though two of the stories are set in the U.S., others find gay people dealing with gayness in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Spain, Turkey, Cuba, Mexico, and the Netherlands, places where the characters are physically and psychologically far from the comfort of home. Most of the stories focus on Gay men suffering alienation, confusion, violence, and loss in the eternal search for love while they travel or live in other cultures.
The overall focus is on LGBTQ people as they venture out into the world.
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