A review by deeknowshowtoread
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

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

5.0

this is the first book i read from baldwin and oh my sweet lord jesus i am loving it. his writing is something so realistic yet so poetically heart wrenching and raw. i really have nothing else to say as it's 1 am here and my eyes are barely open but 10/10, will read again 🎀