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shimmery's review against another edition
5.0
Didion’s writing flawless as always.
I especially liked the last essay in this collection — Everywoman.com — about Martha Stewart. Written in 2000 it is fascinating to read Didion observing and analysing influencer culture and the response to a woman who made herself a brand far before the word ‘influencer’ was ever used.
I especially liked the last essay in this collection — Everywoman.com — about Martha Stewart. Written in 2000 it is fascinating to read Didion observing and analysing influencer culture and the response to a woman who made herself a brand far before the word ‘influencer’ was ever used.
a_nnalyse's review against another edition
3.0
my first didion!
favourite chapter was “on being unchosen”
favourite chapter was “on being unchosen”
sabinagruden's review against another edition
4.0
I realky like Joan Didion's style and her essays.
I liked especially essays On being unchosen by the college of one's choice, Why I write, Last words and Everywoman.com.
I liked especially essays On being unchosen by the college of one's choice, Why I write, Last words and Everywoman.com.
bookwookie's review against another edition
funny
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informative
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fast-paced
3.0
Again I have finished another Didion book, and have again felt a strange sensation that I have not paid enough attention to the work at hand. I’m not sure if this feeling is brought on by a worry that I am not smart enough to understand it, or perhaps not in the right mind. I can however say that I don’t think I was born at the right time to appreciate some of these essays, especially the ones that pertain to specific people (Martha Stewart not withstanding). However, I do think that I love Didion most when she is speaking about her home state, California, or when she details her family history. I feel as though I could read everything Didion has ever read, and still not be able to piece together the true meaning of her words.
brisingr's review against another edition
2.0
for less than 150 pages, this book felt eternal..... so boring.... i couldn't care less about these topics. no unity in themes..... just some salvageable writing i guess.....