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A review by jun_liuyue
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Probably one of the best classics I've read. The characters are complex and even if I would have liked another ending this one is the one that makes sense for the characters.
Moderate: Homophobia and Misogyny