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Set in the 1950s Paris of American expatriates, liaisons, and violence, a young man locates himself caught between desire and conventional morality. Together with a sharp, probing imagination, James Baldwin's now-classic narrative delves into the mystery of loving and creates a moving, highly controversial story of death and passion this reveals the unspoken complexities of the human heart.

Customer Reviews
Customer rating is 5 of 5  A milestone that stands the test of time   2010-02-14
By San Diego Heel (San Diego, Ca)
I read Giovanni's Room originally when I was in my 20's and loved it.
Now at 51, I just reread it. This time around it struck me as a tad overwrought, but still a wonderful book. It's certainly one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read. The prose just flows gracefully along like a Brahms Intermezzo. Baldwin captures the anguish of a man struggling with his sexuality and the impact that has on others beautifully. His insights into human nature are keen. Despite being written in the 50's when homosexuality was quite taboo, the book has aged remarkably well and in no way feels dated. Highly recommended.
Customer rating is 4 of 5  Weird ending   2009-10-27
By Kjell N. Stava
I liked the story, although it seemed more like the outline to a great novel yet to be written. It was just too short. The only thing I didn't like was the sudden strange ending that was unrelated to the relationships between any of the main characters.
Customer rating is 5 of 5  Amazing book. You will want to read it more than once!   2009-04-13
By Tom Markus (Houston, TX)
I loved this book. It is one of the top ten gay and lesbian novels of all times. I was shocked to learn that Amazon was instituting a new anti-gay policy and censoring it from search lists. Hopefully people can still find this gem.
Customer rating is 5 of 5  I am so glad I found this book!   2009-03-10
By K. Morris (california)
What a beautifully written book! I read it for my book club. I had heard of James Baldwin, but had never read anything of his before. I loved the depiction of Paris - the sleazier, decadent life underneath the beauty, and the depiction of the bars and the sad characters that Giovanni hung out with. The depiction of the main character's feelings for Giovanni and for his fiancee were just amazingly written - some of the best writing about feelings of love that I have read - the positive and negative. Heartbreakingly sad. Everybody in my book club LOVED the book - I think it is one of only two books which has received a 100% thumbs up from us all!
Customer rating is 2 of 5  Boring and Pretentious Book   2009-01-18
By Dmitriy (NY)
well here is what I have to say:
Don't read this book just because you like reading about queers, because it is not going to hold your interest.
This book is written very pretentiously.
It is about a self loathing bisexual closet case who despite his best instincts ends up with his fiance instead of the man that he should have stayed with.
Anyhow, overall I give this 2/5 stars, not recommended!!!!!!!


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