Reviews

Slow Days, Fast Company. The World, the Flesh, and L.A. by Eve Babitz

harrietmcc's review against another edition

funny relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

lenasch's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

magsphil's review against another edition

2.0

Some parts of this were good but I struggled to relate to or care about most of her problems. The stories were well written, but saying the worst day of your life was when you felt grumpy at your friend’s mansion in Palm Springs is kinda hard to sympathize with. A lot of the book just felt boring. And elitist. But maybe that’s the point ?

jkull_10's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Classism, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Suicide

tinydumptruck's review against another edition

4.0

My first Eve Babitz! She writes with so much grace for everyone around her. I also have a soft spot for the vibe of 70s LA, so this was really nice.

lindseyzwilson's review against another edition

dark funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

noorcee's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

5.0

alizeepigeyre's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

sophiafrances_'s review against another edition

4.0

i’m moving to LA

sleeepykitty's review against another edition

dark funny informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75