Reviews

Black Swans by Eve Babitz

toyoubooks's review against another edition

emotional inspiring

2.75

A really great variety of stories, all with a questionable undertone of humor in situations that don’t need it and occasional stereotypical statements about culture and race.

lucyyoungblood1717's review

3.0

This book makes me feel iconic

gwenbankmann's review against another edition

inspiring reflective

5.0

forgot how absolutely brilliant eve babitz and i am blown away, each story was crafted so perfectly and her writing is beyond beautiful

karlswhy's review against another edition

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

isabellemb's review against another edition

funny 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

4.5

terrimisu's review against another edition

I will be reading the physical copy later

tostizonderham's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

lillyp428's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

rachelhrieman's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

3.25

Charming and irreverent, painfully both self aware and vain, an easy read of 9 stories from Babitz's life in LA. Enjoyed the reading but wouldn't be a five star because the perspective and observations are very rich, white, and privileged but it's enjoyable at face value.

lottie1803's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.5