L.A. Woman by Eve Babitz

L.A. Woman

Eve Babitz

fiction classics contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

160 pages | first published 1982

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Eve Babitz is a writer like no other-she "is to prose what Chet Baker is to jazz" (Vanity Fair) - and she has influenced a generation of writers and readers with her sophisticated, witty, and delightful work. L.A. Woman is quintessential Babitz, t...
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Summary of 249 reviews

Moods

funny 74%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 52%
adventurous 30%
relaxing 18%
inspiring 16%
emotional 9%
dark 7%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 29%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.48

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