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Giovanni's Room, James Baldwin

Confusion of 20's. Main character is confused about his sexuality, his nationality, his future, his past.

Great scene where he meets, girlfriend Hella in tow, Giovanni.  Giovanni has been distraught because David simply disappeared. He was worried that David was dead.  David, though, plays the role of the "straight" male.  Giovanni, he pretends to Hella, is just a roommate. No idea why he's so upset.  Hella sort of believes it.  Love, deception, heartbreak, betrayal.  Great writing.

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