Set in the contemporary Paris of American expatraites, liasons, and violence, a young man finds himself caught between desire and conventional morality. James Baldwin's brilliant narrative delves into the mystery of loving with a sharp, probing imagination, and he creates a moving, highly controversial story of death and passion that reveals the unspoken complexities of the heart.
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i dont know how to feel because this didnt wake any feelings in me
0An incredibly heartbreaking story of queer love that cannot be realized until it's too late... Absolutely tragic and beautiful... Will make you happy to live in a setting much more progressive than the ones these characters faced...
0I read most of this on a plane ride and it was breathtaking—the writing is gorgeous and Baldwin has a magical way of conveying the nuance of human emotion. I can see why this modern classic has been increasingly popular, and I can’t wait to read more of Baldwin’s work.
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