BABYLON AND OTHER STORIES

Babylon and Other Stories by Alix Ohlin - My favorite of the short stories in this book was Babylon, about a woman who's entire life was a lie.  Once discovered, there is something honest about her lying though.  It's worth reading all these good stories to be able to read that one excellent story.  Each story is composed of a  character or characters living every day lives, which on the surface seem normal.  However, once we are in their thoughts and behind closed doors, the truth comes out, and a mundane life takes on new meaning.  Sometimes the meaning is just misery, but almost always, we get a feeling of hope that things are going to change in the future.