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A review by ghast
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bro is suffering in the glass closet
Anyways, this is a tragic queer story about isolation and the fear of failing to reach the ideal American male standard, how this need to be perceived by society and to himself as sexually normal, ruins his relationships and found happiness in life.
It's sad, engaging, and made me feel empty afterwards.
pain. would recommend 👍
Anyways, this is a tragic queer story about isolation and the fear of failing to reach the ideal American male standard, how this need to be perceived by society and to himself as sexually normal, ruins his relationships and found happiness in life.
It's sad, engaging, and made me feel empty afterwards.
pain. would recommend 👍
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Murder, and Sexism
Minor: Child death