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

challenging dark tense slow-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

1.5

I've been so excited to read Didion for years but never got around to it and started with this one. I'm so sad to say that this was one of the least captivating books I've ever read, and postmodernism is usually my sweet spot. There was nothing I liked about any of the characters, I could empathize with no one, and I couldn't wait for it to be over. I kept falling asleep while reading this. So genuinely disappointed because of all the good I've heard. 
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