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Giovanni’s Room
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Oct '23 | Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
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1. Why do you think the book is split into two parts?
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3. What role does Jacques play in the story?
4. Are you feeling sympathy for Giovanni and his struggles? Why or why not?
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Questions, as well as responses, may contain spoilers. Please mark your responses with the spoiler format. Info on how to spoil messages can be found in "(some html is okay)" directly above your comment box.
1. What is the significance of the title of the book?
2. Why do you think the novel is (primarily) set in France/Europe?
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Trigger warning(s):
(view spoiler)[Abusive relationship, Alcohol, Cheating, Death, Depression, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Violence (hide spoiler)]
CHECK-IN DATES ✨
★ 11/10, Check-in #1: Part 2: Chapter 1
★ 25/10, Check-in #2: Finish book (Part 2: Chapter 5)
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Please read through the given chapter. This means that you should finish Part 2: Chapter 1 for the first check-in, and Part 2: Chapter 5 for the final check-in.
It is okay if you're ahead of or behind schedule. Feel free to read at your own pace, but please remember to hide spoilers and add a small note of which chapters they impact (additionally, be wary about which spoilers you click if you're behind on the reading). You're always welcome to answer check-in questions, even if you're late!