Joan Didion
Play it as it Lays
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007414987
- author:
- Joan Didion
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A profoundly disturbing novel that ruthlessly dissects American life in the late 1960s, Play it as it Lays is a haunting portrayal of a generation's disillusionment. Maria Wyeth's life, a hollowed-out routine of perpetual freeway driving, serves as a stark reminder of the emptiness that can result from too much freedom. Published in 1976, this novel remains a powerful exploration of the human condition, one that continues to resonate with readers today. With its unflinching gaze into the abyss of American life, Play it as it Lays is a thought-provoking and deeply unsettling read. Written by Joan Didion, a masterful storyteller, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of human experience.
Related Products
Related Products
Play It as It Lays
Didion, Joan
That Girl Lay Lay: Chapter Book #2
Rhiannon Richardson
Lays of Beleriand
Tolkien, J. R. R.
As I Lay Dying
Faulkner, William
And the Land Lay Still
Robertson, James