Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Joan Didion

238 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

nonfiction essays history memoir challenging reflective slow-paced
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Upon its publication in 1968, Slouching Towards Bethlehem confirmed Joan Didion as one of the most prominent writers on the literary scene. Her unblinking vision and deadpan tone have influenced subsequent generations of reporters and essayists, c...

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Moods

reflective 93%
informative 48%
emotional 28%
challenging 27%
inspiring 18%
funny 16%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 11%

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