L.A. Woman by Eve Babitz

L.A. Woman

Eve Babitz

160 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews

Moods

funny 74%
reflective 59%
lighthearted 52%
adventurous 30%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 13%
emotional 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%
dark 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 30%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.5

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