Joan Didion
The Last Thing He Wanted
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007454242
- author:
- Joan Didion
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 238
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion is set against the backdrop of the Iran-Contra Affair in 1984. A complex web of intrigue and violence unfolds as Elena McMahon, out-of-work journalist, embarks on a journey to understand her enigmatic father's life. Her quest leads her to escort a shipment of anti-personnel mines to a remote jungle, drawing her into a world of political opportunism and murky underworld dealings. As Elena navigates this treacherous landscape, she finds herself at the centre of a powerful machine that will stop at nothing to achieve its goals. With each step, she is drawn deeper into a world of danger and deception, forcing her to confront the darker aspects of human nature. Through Elena's story, Didion masterfully weaves together themes of family, loyalty, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
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