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A review by beccasova
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Murder, and Sexual harassment
A tragic masterpiece written with exceptional prose. There are some slurs in French and English towards lgbtq.