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A review by graugold
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A challenging, poetic, dramatic, heartbreaking heavy read. To note: if sensitive please check the trigger warnings. The main character is deeply torn from internalised homophobia and transphobia.
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Misogyny