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A review by kai_ash
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
dark
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Despite its short length, I read this over several days. It packs a punch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Transphobia
Note that this book was written in a context when it would likely be odd for the character not to have thoughts lined with homophobia, sexism and transphobia. Still, I'm tagging them here so someone doesn't stumble into this expecting a romance in which the only challenge facing the protagonist is whether their love interest loves them back.