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If Beale Street Could talk by James Baldwin; 4 stars
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Jul 21, 2020 11:37AM
Very well written moving and compelling tough read. Its hard to "enjoy" books like these, but I am glad I read it.
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I came in on a 4 for this too, but need to write my review. Pretty heartbreaking, but also (view spoiler)
Amy wrote: "Very well written moving and compelling tough read. Its hard to "enjoy" books like these, but I am glad I read it."What do you mean Amy? I don't know much about the story, but for some reason I thought it was a romance. I was wondering if there was any similarity between this book and An American Marriage (which I just read).
I actually rated this 4.5 stars, dinging it for obscureness in the Zion section. Actually went back and looked at my review...a tough uncomfortable but compelling read. Written in the 70s, it is tragic how little has changed.
NancyJ wrote: "Amy wrote: "Very well written moving and compelling tough read. Its hard to "enjoy" books like these, but I am glad I read it."What do you mean Amy? I don't know much about the story, but for som..."
NancyJ - I described it in my review as Baldwin using a Romeo & Juliet type story to shed a sering light on racism in the justice system.
I never read an American Marriage. Can I say it was heartbreaking or is that too much of a spoiler?
It is definitely a romance and the familial love is also a sweet aspect of the story, but they have tough times as a Black couple in New York during the 70s.
What I love about James Baldwin is that he writes difficult and heart wrenching so well. None of his books are easy reads, but they’re so eloquent and compelling that you can’t put them down.
I got Giovanni's Room on deck next, have you read that one, Tracy?
Meli wrote: "I got Giovanni's Room on deck next, have you read that one, Tracy?"I have that one too. and a re-read of Go Tell It on the Mountain (last read when I was about 15 ... )
I want to get to The Fire Next Time also.
Meli wrote: "I got Giovanni's Room on deck next, have you read that one, Tracy?"Giovanni’s Room is one of my all time favorite books!
Tracy wrote: "Meli wrote: "I got Giovanni's Room on deck next, have you read that one, Tracy?"Giovanni’s Room is one of my all time favorite books!"
Excellent! Good to hear 😀
