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A review by jeyjeyyy
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Utterly beautiful book with a heartbreaking narrative and gorgeous immersive writing. Not necessarily a new favourite, but certainly a book I will not forget.
(As a french person living in Paris, I found the descriptions of the city, its queer culture and the french in general amazingly done and quite fascinating. Loved the bits in french as well.)
(As a french person living in Paris, I found the descriptions of the city, its queer culture and the french in general amazingly done and quite fascinating. Loved the bits in french as well.)