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A review by ana_oop
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
Baldwin walks us through how the young David, reluctantly lusts for a connection that he will never cement in commitment.
Giovanni’s room takes pleasure in bathing the reader in self-doubt, a frustrating fear of commitment and a measured lack of self control. I found his hatred of finding himself in what disgusts him entirely addictive.
I couldn’t put it down and bare to think and process and bask in the anguish that petulantly followed this confused, closeted man.
Giovanni’s room takes pleasure in bathing the reader in self-doubt, a frustrating fear of commitment and a measured lack of self control. I found his hatred of finding himself in what disgusts him entirely addictive.
I couldn’t put it down and bare to think and process and bask in the anguish that petulantly followed this confused, closeted man.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Homophobia