A review by bobcat_thepagemaster
Sex and Rage by Eve Babitz

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

5.0

I fell in love with Eve Babitz prose. Like the ocean, it ebbs and flows, telling the story of Jacaranda. It captures the essence of 1960s/1970s California, young starlets and producers, and the all consuming party culture of the time.  Jacaranda is such a relatable character. Perhaps, it's because I'm in my mid-20s and still trying to find my place in the world/ find myself, but Jacaranda's life is one of caution and one to admire. This is a story for writers. 
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