Review by jenmcreads - Giovanni's Room

jenmcreads 's review for:

Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

5.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This novel is an absolute masterclass in prose. It achieves the perfect balance of concise and evocative and there is not a word out of place. The exploration of internalized homophobia is extremely poignant. I would recommend this to anyone, particularly those looking to expand their knowledge of the queer canon. It is a beautiful and haunting book.