The Last Thing He Wanted
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"The Last Thing He Wanted" is a novel by Joan Didion, published in 1996. The story follows a reporter for The Washington Post who becomes entangled in her father's arms deal with Nicaraguan contras. The novel is noted for its exploration of disaffection and despair, characteristic of Didion's writing style.1
Joan Didion was an American novelist and essayist celebrated for her clear prose and sharp portrayals of social unrest and psychological fragmentation. She was a significant figure in New Journalism, a literary movement that expanded the boundaries of traditional journalism and nonfiction writing.2
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