Reviews

Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

winnibirner's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

5.0

sandra_pdf's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

softmellow's review against another edition

3.0

David in Paris.

Just found it boring tbh.

bookishvibesonly's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

angeliki6's review against another edition

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

rena_5's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective fast-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

4.0

lackema's review against another edition

4.0

the ending actually destroyed me

aselvey's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

anh_read's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

I enjoyed James Baldwin’s beautiful and almost ethereal writing style - although I struggled sometimes with it because English is my second language. Nevertheless, this book is a must-read! It explores the struggle of coming to terms with one’s sexuality, manhood and societal expectations. The book also depicts life in Paris in such a perfect manner. Although I haven’t lived there, I could feel the vibe.

ssmariof's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0