A review by miareadingtime
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.5

such painfully, beautifully written characters. i’ve read many great books with incredible writing but this is perhaps the only one which was able to evoke from me such heartbreak and sadness for the characters. james baldwin is an artist! god bless giovanni!