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A review by jem_carstairs
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
First Read 3.75⭐️
The writing was beautiful and the story was sad, but I couldn’t bring myself to give enough of a shit about any of the characters to get hugely invested in the story
Second Read 5⭐️
Well I think the fact that I didn’t previously love this book was 100% a me problem.
Because on rereading for uni, I have absolutely zero notes. Except maybe a request for him to fund my therapy :)
The writing was beautiful and the story was sad, but I couldn’t bring myself to give enough of a shit about any of the characters to get hugely invested in the story
Second Read 5⭐️
Well I think the fact that I didn’t previously love this book was 100% a me problem.
Because on rereading for uni, I have absolutely zero notes. Except maybe a request for him to fund my therapy :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content