Didion certainly is a huge jump from Steinbeck and Capote. I enjoyed reading "Some Dreamers of the Golden Dream"and was thrilled to reach the ending because it was masterfully done. I like how she uses the subjectivity we as readers have of Lucille only to prove that our narrow mindedness ultimately leads to a clouded judgment of her. In other words, we as readers are easily manipulated. Which is funny because I am sure all of us, by now, have our guards up with these writers.
Normally I love reading sarcastic material but even I thought Didion was too dry sometimes. I mean, I know she was "warning" us. She just sounds better than us. And as Luis said, she really is, so that's where my comment ends haha. Also, her life is so heartbreaking. I cannot imagine losing my husband and daughter within months of each other. How terribly sad. :(
On a lighter note, I think I would read this collection again in the summer. Maybe my opinion might change.
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