EntrepreneurInside86 OP t1_jdnhrld wrote on March 25, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Giovanni's Room is so devastating! by EntrepreneurInside86

I agree 100% . I thought it was a sign of those time but as I read it became needlessly cruel. Even Hella's dependency feels dramatic and male identified. I get what you're saying 100%

EntrepreneurInside86 OP t1_jdjt9it wrote on March 24, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Reply to comment by Bazinator1975 in Giovanni's Room is so devastating! by EntrepreneurInside86

It's next. Though I've heard great things about another country I can't seem to find it in my library or online

EntrepreneurInside86 OP t1_jdjt1is wrote on March 24, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Reply to comment by lazylittlelady in Giovanni's Room is so devastating! by EntrepreneurInside86

Exactly. Another visceral thing was disgust. James described it so well whether it of Jaques or his friend or was at Giovanni or David's own desires. It made everyone more human too me. How vulnerable and shameful they all felt