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Giovanni's Room

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James Baldwin novel about a tragic love affair in Paris, described as gay and homophobic, recommended for Red Scare listeners.

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"James Baldwin tells the story of a tragic love affair in Paris through the eyes of David, a thoughtful American who meets many abject beautiful people and grotesque queers. It's gay, homophobic and short enough for pseudo-intellectuals who don't normally read."
Red Scare book recommendation: Giovanni's Room · u/grim_bey · ↑41 · 2021-07-25
"James Baldwin tells the story of a tragic love affair in Paris through the eyes of David, a thoughtful American who meets many *abject* beautiful people and grotesque queers. It's gay, homophobic and short enough for pseudo-intellectuals who don't normally read."
Red Scare book recommendation: Giovanni's Room · u/grim_bey · ↑41 · 2021-07-25
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