Five stars for the themes and writing style. James Baldwin writes in a way that reminiscent to me of Anais Nin, and I mean that in the best way possible.

Giovanni's room is a painful exploration of human relationships, identity, masculinity, etc. set against a beautiful Parisian backdrop and a tragic plot. I don't usually use the highlight feature when reading ebooks but I found myself highlighting several moments in this one. It's a very meditative book, and I recommend it if you want to make yourself sad.