A review by martin888
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is amazingly put together, beautifully written, and way ahead of its time. One of the best queer classics I have read. 
Truly deep and complex three-dimensional characters with all of their own thoughts, feelings, and fears.