Type: Fiction, Romance
Author: James Baldwin
Publication Date: 1956
Country: U.S.
Pages: 159
This book is about the treacherous places shame can take us. An American man is ashamed of his sexual orientation and is insecure about his masculinity. While being engaged to a woman, he meets an Italian bartender named Giovanni who changes his life. This book is a classic gay fiction that sensitively portrays the multiple issues that plague the lgbtqia+ community. Though it isn't an easy read, it is definitely worth your time! It will leave you with many striking thoughts!