A review by finallyfinnian
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin

5.0

This is my favorite Baldwin book - maybe because of the magical language, maybe because of the miracle of the love between Tish and Fonny, maybe because of the beautiful insight into each character as told through Tish and her unflinching eye... but mostly it's because of the obvious warmth, respect, and love Tish and her family share. Though tragedy strikes in several ways, the love in this family is palpable. Could Tish have had such unconditional love for Fonny if she hadn't been loved so deeply by her family?
It's also important to view this book as an indictment of the racism in this county - with issues and injustices that are still perpetrated against Black people in this country today. I recommend this book on so many levels.