A review by sundaysunshine
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

beautiful beautiful story of hope, despair, institutionalised suffering and community. genuinely one of the most sincere depictions of love i've read. wish it was longer and had a more conclusive ending but i respect the choice to maintain the realism in optimism.