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John Boyne hits back at critics of transgender novel

Written By Unknown on Friday, May 31, 2019 | 5:26 AM

Author says it is the job of writers to put themselves into the minds of others

John Boyne, the author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, has hit back at those who criticised him for writing about a boy struggling to cope with the transitioning of his sibling.

Boyne’s new novel for young readers, My Brother’s Name is Jessica, was attacked on social media and the novelist was criticised for writing about an issue with which he is unfamiliar.

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