A discussion on the inspiration behind James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room', including the author's experiences in Paris, a memorable encounter, and his relationships in Switzerland and France.
If you want to read a book where a well-adjusted character responds well to questions about their own sexuality, Giovanni's Room ain't it! But its depiction of one character's internal conflict is still compelling and relevant decades after its release.
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