A review by ludo_ke
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 

This was a devastatingly beautiful story that was beyond poetic in its nature. I don't think I'll ever stop thinking about the nuances surrounding his depictions of love within this novel. This book was just so tender and heartbreaking. 

This book had exceeded all my expectations and it was honestly beyond riveting. Furthermore, I just wanted to note how well-crafted the dialogue sequences were and how vivid each moment felt. I was completely immersed into each scene and there were numerous passages that had deeply moved me. I would love to revisit this novel in the future but I would need to reflect on this piece a bit more before returning.