A review by iwasalilacsky
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

5.0

I’m shattered. Knowing this is going to end tragically from the beginning does not help ease any pain. The words of this book have added a weight to my heart that just may never leave.

I don’t know what is to become of David, but I truly fear for him. His lies, self-loathing and internalized homophobia have ruined him and those who tried to get close, but were never able to. Shattered is the only word I have left for how I feel.

A horrifically stunning piece of writing.