A review by iillianne
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Second time reading this book for a friend but for myself as well bc I forgot what happens in it. Very heavy & intense story but I love it w all my being. It’s a scary yet truthful display of how complicated love can be