A review by chadoska
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I've know about this book for years and I was waiting on the right time to read it - I think this wasn't it. The themes of self-hatred and love cut deep for most people, I felt like I need to re-read it to digest it properly