Eve's Hollywood
Eve's Hollywood
Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Brief
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Short Story • Nonfiction
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American Literature•
BiographyLos Angeles, California • 1970s
1974
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Eve's Hollywood is a semi-autobiographical collection of stories by Eve Babitz, featuring vivid vignettes of life in Los Angeles during the 1960s and 1970s. The book offers a glimpse into the experiences and encounters of a woman navigating the city's cultural, social, and personal landscapes, capturing the essence of a dynamic era.
Nostalgic
Playful
Humorous
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Eve Babitz's Eve's Hollywood is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of Los Angeles in the 1960s and 70s, with Babitz's unique flair and wit drawing readers into her world. Positive reviews highlight her keen observations and charismatic storytelling. Critics note a lack of narrative cohesion, but this is often overshadowed by her engaging prose and vibrant character sketches.
Who Should Read Eve's Hollywood?
Readers who enjoy Eve's Hollywood by Eve Babitz are often drawn to vibrant, autobiographical tales of 1960s and 70s Los Angeles. They appreciate the wit and charm of personal essays similar to those in Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem and love deeply atmospheric, cultural reflections like in Tom Wolfe's The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.
8,083 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Short Story • Nonfiction
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American Literature•
BiographyLos Angeles, California • 1970s
1974
Adult
18+ years
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