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pinksreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book moved me like no other queer book did. It captures so many emotions, all at once. Giovanni’s room represents so much - and the main character’s will to run away from it speaks volumes. David is deplorable, but there is something so real about his inner monologue.
I’m glad I read this.
I’m glad I read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Dysphoria
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
chloebethx_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
James Baldwin really created a short masterpiece in this book, the emotions and struggles with sexual identity and finding your place in society were so well articulated and written out on the page that it took my breath away. Other reviews have put it in much better terms than I could, but this book is truly beautiful!
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Homophobia, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Classism