About “The last thing he wanted”
The book follows Elena McMahon, a journalist estranged from her husband in California, as she travels from Washington, D.C., to Florida to see her father, Dick McMahon, a man involved in deals. The narrative traces her descent into a world of arms dealing, covert action, and political intrigue, connecting events from November 22, 1963, to the Iran-Contra affair and the broader subtext of history as shaped by unintended consequences and hidden motives.
Book details
- Published
- 1996
- Latest edition
- 1996 · ISBN 9780007291625
- ISBN
- 9780007291625
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The last thing he wanted?
The last thing he wanted by Joan Didion has 238 pages.
