A review by mjdurbahn
Another Country by James Baldwin

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. James Baldwin does an amazing job of writing about what it is to be human. This story follows a group of friends in New York City during the 1960s. This group navigates interracial relationships, homosexuality, suicide, and many other incredibly heavy topics all while trying to survive as artists. Throughout the whole book, I was riveted by the stories of each character and how they all intertwined. It was so incredibly messy and dramatic in a way but at the same time so incredibly real. It was so easy to visualize every single conversation and see a little of yourself in every character. I’m definitely going to pick up more James Baldwin ASAP.