Hardcover. New York , Putnam, 1st, 1989, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover in a bright dust jacket, 190 pages. Author's 1st novel/ dj reviews from Mary Robison, Carolyn See, W. Kittredge. "In her highly acclaimed debut novel, Karen Karbo combines her caustic wit and compassionate observations to paint a brilliant portrait of Soviet emigres to Los Angeles."