Salvador
Book • 1982
Joan Didion's "Salvador" is a non-fiction account of the author's experiences in El Salvador during the country's civil war.
The book offers a powerful and moving portrayal of the violence and suffering that characterized the conflict.
Didion's insightful prose examines the complexities of the war, exploring the political and social factors that fueled the conflict.
The book delves into themes of power, ideology, and the human cost of war.
"Salvador" is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition in the context of a brutal and protracted conflict.
The book offers a powerful and moving portrayal of the violence and suffering that characterized the conflict.
Didion's insightful prose examines the complexities of the war, exploring the political and social factors that fueled the conflict.
The book delves into themes of power, ideology, and the human cost of war.
"Salvador" is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition in the context of a brutal and protracted conflict.
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