A Book of Common Prayer

Another great one from Didion. Although I must admit: Her books are a big ol' downer. Yet I keep going back for more because I love her writing style so much.

Awesome. amazing use of off narrative structure.

The intricate of the structure and her powerful, sharp as a razorblade, yet oblique way of constructing her sentences, makes Didion a remarkable discovering and this novel an interesting and pretty absorbing read. But at the same time, her style reduces the tension (the permanent impression of irony) and results in a certain coldness that doesn't help the book to move you, something...more

The intricate of the structure and her powerful, sharp as a razorblade, yet oblique way of constructing her sentences, makes Didion a remarkable discovering and this novel an interesting and pretty absorbing read. But at the same time, her style reduces the tension (the permanent impression of irony) and results in a certain coldness that doesn't help the book to move you, something it should be needed a lot having in mind what is happening on it.   hide

The 2nd book of hers I've read - another favourite author yay! She's awesome!!!!!