The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion

The Last Thing He Wanted

Joan Didion

238 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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It is 1984 and rumbling of the Iran-Contra Affair are just beginning to stir. Large quantities of l;ethal weaponry are reaching the Nicaraguan Contras without the official sanction of the US government - but with its complicit knowledge. Meanwhile...

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Moods

mysterious 75%
challenging 48%
dark 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 35%
reflective 33%
informative 17%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 22%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 9% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.42

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