A review by greta_macionyte
Blue Nights by Joan Didion

3.0

A short time ago, I read Didion’s “The Year of Magical Thinking,” and it is hard not to compare the two books because of the known circumstances. From the description, I expected “Blue Nights” to be an examination of “thoughts, fears, and doubts regarding having children, illness, and growing old.” In my opinion, it lacks any substantial meditation on any of these topics. Instead, it presents us with small bits and pieces from a trip down a memory lane. It started strong. Very strong. Some parts give some food for thought, but, again, compared to “The Year of Magical Thinking,” it is repetitive and somewhat inconsistent. I wished she leaned in examined some of those topics in her signature style. I love Didion’s writing style, and I look forward to reading more of her work.