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245 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781619029354
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
Publication date: 11 July 2017
Description
The popular rediscovery of Eve Babitz continues with this very special reissue of her novel, originally published in 1979, about a dreamy young girl moving between the planets of Los Angeles and New York City. We first meet Jacaranda in Los Angele...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,393 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
adventurous 34%
lighthearted 33%
emotional 32%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 13%
dark 11%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Alcohol, Domestic abuseModerate
Drug use, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse
245 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781619029354
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
Publication date: 11 July 2017
Description
The popular rediscovery of Eve Babitz continues with this very special reissue of her novel, originally published in 1979, about a dreamy young girl moving between the planets of Los Angeles and New York City. We first meet Jacaranda in Los Angele...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,393 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
adventurous 34%
lighthearted 33%
emotional 32%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 13%
dark 11%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Alcohol, Domestic abuseModerate
Drug use, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse