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Sex & Rage

Advice to Young Ladies Eager for a Good Time
By Eve Babitz
Series: Canons
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Sex & Rage by Eve Babitz is a vibrant tale set against the backdrop of sunny Los Angeles. It follows a young woman named Jacaranda, a surfer and writer, who navigates the lively and sometimes chaotic world of the city's elite. As she encounters new friendships, loves, and opportunities, Jacaranda strives to find her place in the intoxicating yet challenging atmosphere of success and self-discovery.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories set in the vibrant 1970s Los Angeles, exploring themes of growing up, self-discovery, and the hedonistic allure of the city. It offers a rich tapestry of glamour, art and personal struggles, all woven together with wit and evocative prose that captures the spirit of an era.

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Sex & Rage

A rediscovered classic: Eve Babitz's wry, tender coming-of-age tale of 1970s LA.

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It is the 1970s in LA, and Jacaranda Leven - child of sun and surf - is swept into the dazzling cultural milieu of the beautiful people. Floating on a cloud of drink, drugs and men, she finds herself adrift, before her talent for writing, and a determined literary agent, set her on a course for New York and a new life.

Sex & Rage is a recently rediscovered classic from author Eve Babitz, herself a muse to many an artist, writer and musician in the 1970s. A semi-autobiographical novel, it charts the highs and lows of a life lived at the limits, and transports the reader to a sunnier, dreamier, more reckless time and place.

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Sex & Rage by Eve Babitz is praised for its wit, clarity, and heart, offering a captivating portrayal of a young woman's internal journey. Critics appreciate Babitz's unique style, often comparing her to Nora Ephron, and describe the book as seductive, humorous and filled with '70s Los Angeles charm. The novel is noted for its poetic prose, blending tenderness with cruelty, and resonates with contemporary themes despite its vintage.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786892744

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 256

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Biography & Memoir Eve Babitz Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Canons

About the Author

Eve Babitz was born and grew up in Hollywood. She began to write in 1972 after designing album covers for such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds and Lord Buckley. Her articles and short stories have appeared in Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire and The New York Times Book Review.

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