Lara's review
Go Tell It on the Mountain (Penguin Modern Classics)
by James Baldwin
Lara's review
Go Tell It on the Mountain (Penguin Modern Classics) by James Baldwin
Lara's review
rating:
Baldwin chronicles the discrete spiritual struggles of many members of a family over time. I first picked this book up right after I read Giovanni's Room, but I think I wasn't ready for the pervasive and imposing Bible presence. This time, though, I was able to push through the scripture and gospel to the compelling human stories that propel the novel. Still, I wished that I had more context for the importance of some of the names and religious anecdotes.
The language and structure of Go Tell It on the Mountain are less traditional than the other Baldwin books I've read. In pieces, it feels like Ulysses, but way more approachable and interesting.
I wonder a lot about Baldwin's own take on Christianity and religion in general; it seems like he must have gone through similar religious strife at some point in his own life.
The language and structure of Go Tell It on the Mountain are less traditional than the other Baldwin books I've read. In pieces, it feels like Ulysses, but way more approachable and interesting.
I wonder a lot about Baldwin's own take on Christianity and religion in general; it seems like he must have gone through similar religious strife at some point in his own life.
