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

dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I knew I was going to love this book going into it as a big Didion fan, but WOW!!! This truly blew me away. Her prose is fantastic and makes it impossible to put the book down. This story reminded me a lot of Mulholland Drive by David Lynch with its themes and elements of surrealism. It was right up my alley and I cannot wait for a re-read. That being said, I would recommend taking a look at the trigger warnings before picking it up.
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