A review by katsusho_
Black Swans: Stories by Eve Babitz

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

- I probably should have read the blurb instead of hopping into this blindly. Rating this book lower than others might be a mistake on my part. I mean, if I were to read a book about Eve's experience with Hollywood in the 80's perhaps I should be expecting a litte bit of what seems like celebrity gossip. I don't know, I felt partially intruding on conversations I shouldn't have heard. But it most of the reason I rated it low. The writing was fine, and at some parts it was intriguiging enough to keep me going. 

I think it was probably because I wasn't in the right mood to appreciate this properly. Maybe if I've grown to be middle-age would I enjoy this. I was simply not the demographic. But this would be a good read for someone whose more interested in Hollywood culture and Los Angeles. Don't get me wrong, I also think this would be good for someone who is interested in a socialite finding their defining interest and making it out in the working world.

Don't let me stop you from reading this! (Maybe I just feel bad not appreciating a book from a decent author.) Maybe it's also because I'm more of a classics reader, and have never read a non-fiction? so this is a bit out of my comfort zone. I've also read a classic right before this, maybe it's the reason I wasn't in the mood. 
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