Dennis’s Reviews > The Collected Stories of Isaac Babel > Status Update

“A well-thought-out story doesn’t need to resemble real life. Life itself tries with all its might to resemble a well-crafted story.”
― Isaac Babel

Enjoyed Guy de Maupassant story. About him translating works of fiction into Russian for a wealthy woman.

The Awakening and In the Basement are interesting stories. Easier to follow, more autobiographical, filled with a lot to dig into, with big themes like following your dreams and pressure of fitting in.

I liked Karl-Yankel story.

Just read the story of my dovecoat