A review by readlentless
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

*sad closeted gay noises* omg what beautiful writing but what a heartbreaking story. the author encapsulated the frenzied feeling of loving someone and the affliction of only loving them behind closed doors. it's painful, frustrating and maddening.