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

emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I think Baldwin is becoming one of my favorite novels. This book captures dialogue in such an authentic way that I am always going to think about it. It was really nice to read this and see how Baldwin’s writing had changed from his first novel and with what ease he wrote gut punching scenes.
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