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A review by 3mi1y
Play It As It Lays by Joan Didion
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was very short and an extremely fast read. All in all it’s a great book with an interesting writing style. I liked that we only get little insights of what’s going on in her life and the events that led to her commitment to a mental hospital . That’s what made the book different from others and therefore pretty special in my opinion. :) It even felt a bit like I’d be reading her diary.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Abortion
Moderate: Chronic illness, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Grief