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A review by camimonae
Another Country by James Baldwin
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
JB knows how to write a tortured love story and sensual, yet not explicit sex/intimate scenes.
I couldn't find much to love about this story except for the way JB delves into the realism of life experiences.
I couldn't find much to love about this story except for the way JB delves into the realism of life experiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol