A review by lil_owl_reads
Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion

dark reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was recommended Play It As It Lays by someone who said it was unforgettable and empathetic. I was able to read it in a day. Didion’s writing is beyond unique. This book captures stagnation. It captures fear and being stuck and chasing after something that keeps moving away. It’s surreal and removed and yet so impactful. This is Fahrenheit 451 meets The Female Persuasion. Highly worth the read.
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