Play It As It Lays

Set in the landscapes of Hollywood, Las Vegas, and the Mojave Desert, 'Play It As It Lays' is a searing portrait of a woman and a society in crisis.

The novel follows Maria Wyeth, a former actress whose life is marked by her failed career, a troubled marriage, and the institutionalization of her daughter.

Through sparse and haunting prose, Didion explores themes of nihilism, the superficiality of Hollywood culture, and the personal disintegration of Maria as she navigates a world that seems devoid of meaning and purpose.