Let Me Tell You What I Mean

These essays span several topics and are mostly casual, friendly in tone. Her voice changes over time.

Quick read.

This isn't a book that I would usually pick up and enjoy but since I said that I would challenge myself this year by reading outside the norm for me, I figured, why not?

Let Me Tell You What I Mean is a collection of essays written over the years varying on different topics. I found Didion's way with words refreshing and I enjoyed reading her thoughts and feelings on certain subjects.

I do think I would've enjoyed this more if I had read her work previous to reading this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for providing me with this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

An essay on NYC got me interested in Joan Didion and her style of narration. This collection of essays did not disappoint either. Yes, it sounds pretentious to read this book now - odd marketing ploy - sudden revival of interest after an author's death. But don't let not the desire to not fit in the popular culture deny you the joy of this raw beauty.