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A review by iellv
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
I took my sweet time with this because I couldn’t get past the first chapter without crying and wanting to wail. Not to show me ass but I, unfortunately, resonated with David’s character to such an uncomfortable degree that I had to take several breaks reading this. Ahem. Anyway.
It feels so good to finally find a writer's voice that resonates with the core of your being. James Baldwin makes me feel so grateful for the privilege of being able to read, and for the education I received that has allowed me to appreciate his works.
It feels so good to finally find a writer's voice that resonates with the core of your being. James Baldwin makes me feel so grateful for the privilege of being able to read, and for the education I received that has allowed me to appreciate his works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Misogyny