A review by benjiisabookworm
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A beautiful depiction of queerness in the 1950’s - the danger and codependency of living as a gay man in secret. Also a lovely Paris setting. 
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