Caballería roja by Isaac Babel

Caballería roja

Isaac Babel

203 pages first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

One of the great masterpieces of Russian literature, the Red Cavalry cycle retains today the shocking freshness that made Babel's reputation when the stories were first published in the 1920s. Using his own experiences as a journalist and propagan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 75%
challenging 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.76

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