mollynelsonregan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
A trip to 1970s California through evocative vignettes crafted by Babitz’s mellifluous writing. Ideal reading environment: listening to Joni Mitchell on vinyl in a sunny bungalow with layered rugs and maybe some substances.
derekcheah's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
clare072's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Drug use
Minor: Suicide, Death, and Infidelity
par4phrasing's review against another edition
4.0
I usually don’t read biographical/anecdotal novels, but the way Eve Babitz observes her surroundings and puts them into words captivated me.
princemyshkin97's review
5.0
A collection of various sketches of L.A in the late 60s and 70s, Eve Babitz’s writing is witty, sharp, effortless; simultaneously glamorous and nonchalant. At times this felt almost like reading my own journal- or rather, what I would write, if I were more vivacious, more eloquent, and living a colourful Hollywood life, full of cocktail parties with Marlon Brando and LSD. This is really a love letter to Los Angeles, the kind that can only really be written by a native. Captivating from start to finish
m_ren_watson's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
solerne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0