A review by caitlyn_baldwin
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the first work of Baldwin's that I have read. I really enjoyed his writing style and the authenticity behind it. I thought this work was sad yet poetic and it obviously covers a period in time where homosexuality was not widely accepted. I think that it provokes important questions on self identity and the difficulty one may face in the pursuit of being true to yourself
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