A review by yogurtyong
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

5.0

Utterly devastating story about the struggles of a gay man to accept his own identity in the 1950s. David, despite being a rather unlikable character, fell in love with Giovanni like he had never before, ended up abandoning his true love in pursuit of what the society deemed ‘normal’ back then. David’s inner turmoil and the constant tug-of-war of his own feelings were written so palpably throughout, especially nearing the end of the story.

While it isn’t an easy read, Giovanni’s Room is a beautifully written book and a crucial read for all queer people.