A review by lizziaha
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
sad
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.25
This is an interesting look at masculinity, and perhaps because of that, I was put off by its rather bleak view of femininity. But the innate struggle of queerness that was woven through the story was frightening familiar and tugged at my heartstrings.
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Death, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Suicidal thoughts