Play It As It Lays Characters

"Play it as it Lays" is a very intriguing read. First of all, the main character, Maria, is an extremely relatable . Though the novel documents her spiral into mental illness, Maria's struggles are caused by tragedies every human being must endure at some point in their lives such as heartbreak, loss of loved ones and making difficult decisions, which in Maria's case is whether or not to have an abortion after becoming pregnant during an affair, . Maria often times resorts to alcohol, drugs, and isolating herself from society to deal with her overwhelming feelings of depression . Another fascinating aspect of the novel is that it is a satire of Hollywood culture Thought at first Maria was thrilled with the attention she received as a young