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Literary Fiction· United States

Giovanni's Room

by James Baldwin
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1956English
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Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1956. A celebrated work of literary fiction, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin (1956) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.

Book Details

AuthorJames Baldwin
Published1956
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN5275005687
Editorial Score45/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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🇺🇸 United States

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James Baldwin
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Designed to Feel
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