by Joan Didion
First published 1987
Miami is a city on the edge, a fragile metropolis where the wealthy and the desperate collide. Didion's piercing gaze captures the neon glitz and desperate realities, from the manicured enclaves of the Cuban elite to the vibrant, turbulent streets. Beneath the dazzle, a city in crisis grapples with its colonial past and an uncertain future. Didion weaves a tapestry of lives, illuminating the hopes, fears, and exclusions that shape this singular place.
Genres: 20th-century, american, contemporary, non-fiction, 21st-century, journalism
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, social-commentary
Setting: Florida, Miami, USA
Period: 1981-
240 pages · Paperback · Vintage