A review by caseyjayner
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Oof. Beautifully written but terrible to read- I didn’t understand a lot of the social things that I think were customary at the time so I felt a little lost sometimes when people were interacting with “friends”.  I think my least favorite part is thatt we everyone is described to hate each other and use each other anyway.  As adults this seems a horrible way to live and confusing.  
Idk, wasn’t for me. Misogyny and homophobia everywhere
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