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Jours tranquilles, brèves rencontres by Eve Babitz

sabrienab's review against another edition

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slow-paced

2.5

andotherworlds's review against another edition

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4.0

4 // The level of vast detail which develops a potent and almost nostalgic atmosphere surrounding all that is L.A. is up to par with that of Baldwin’s thick Parisian atmosphere in « Giovanni’s Room ». This is my first but most certainty not my last Babitz. I hope she rests in peace.

idajoh's review against another edition

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

4.0

Eve Babitz has a voice that instantly transports me into her world and perception of things, and it's magical

jamieholds's review against another edition

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fast-paced

2.25

sandpiiper's review against another edition

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5.0

i love california

cburkeravizza's review against another edition

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

5.0

kansass666's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective fast-paced

5.0

ashleyyy's review against another edition

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

4.0

crosereader's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

lavrendy's review against another edition

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4.0

Okay so

1) This level of sharp yet carefree writing cuts me to my CORE because I just can’t comprehend how it’s possible to achieve in a lifetime

2) I loved watching Eve worship women. She observes them with so much admiration, it’s touching. That adoring tone translated into descriptions of herself as well (she wasn’t afraid to call herself sexy lol! Good for her)

3) Really just what is semi-fictional autobiography. Like are these stories true or not haha. Guess it doesn’t matter either way since I enjoyed them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯