A review by samihami
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Baldwin just doesn’t miss. 
The writing? Spectacular.
The story? Emotional rollercoaster. 
The characters? Deep and heartbreaking. 
I love this piece. 
I enjoyed his nonfiction a little more but it still didn’t stop me from covering the pages in pen marks. Must-read for everyone, at least once in your life.