A review by sphynxreads
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was so incredibly well-written and yet so accessible that I did not anticipate just how many passages here left my jaw on the floor. I think I might be in love with James Baldwin's mind that I'll definitely pick up more of his works. It's such a haunting, honest, and tragic look into internalized homophobia and toxic masculinity that I think I'll have to revisit and annotate this book in the future. Highest of recommendations.