The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion

The Last Thing He Wanted

Joan Didion

238 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

It is 1984 and rumbling of the Iran-Contra Affair are just beginning to stir. Large quantities of l;ethal weaponry are reaching the Nicaraguan Contras without the official sanction of the US government - but with its complicit knowledge. Meanwhile...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
reflective 55%
dark 50%
challenging 44%
tense 33%
adventurous 27%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 21%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.49

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