
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a novel that delves into a mix of fantastical elements and historical allegories. The story follows the devil's arrival in Moscow, causing chaos and mischief among the characters. Intertwined with this modern-day narrative is the retelling of the crucifixion from Pontius Pilate's perspective, adding depth and complexity to the plot. The writing style is described as rich, vivid, and at times meandering, blending satire with magical realism to create a unique reading experience.
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Triggers may include themes of violence, mental illness, and existential despair.
Has Romance?
The novel contains a significant romantic storyline focused on the relationship between the Master and Margarita.
From The Publisher:
Suppressed in the Soviet Union for twenty-six years, Mikhail Bulgakov's masterpiece is an ironic parable of power and its corruption, good and evil, and human frailty and the strength of love. Featuring Satan, accompanied by a retinue that includes the large, fast-talking, vodka drinking black tom cat Behemoth, the beautiful Margarita, her beloved-a distraught writer known only as the Master-Pontius Pilate, and Jesus Christ, The Master and Margarita combines fable, fantasy, political satire, and slapstick comedy into a wildly entertaining and unforgettable tale that is commonly considered one of the greatest novels ever to come out of the Soviet Union.
Ratings (124)
Incredible (43) | |
Loved It (41) | |
Liked It (20) | |
It Was OK (11) | |
Did Not Like (7) | |
Hated It (2) |
Reader Stats (317):
Read It (122) | |
Currently Reading (9) | |
Want To Read (138) | |
Did Not Finish (11) | |
Not Interested (37) |
4 comment(s)
This was yet another Reread. Last time I picked it up as 2021. Its a good book but one of those kinds I feel I struggle a bit remembering. Its quite weird but interestingly weird.
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This was a book I've wanted to reread since I first listened to it in 2020 so not very long ago. I got a hold on it in my library and eagerly started reading. While it's still a very good book, I didn't quite love it as much as the first time so I'll knock it down to 4.5 stars
I tried really hard to like this one, but I ultimately found it fairly dull and didn't understand the point. The Biblical re-telling was more interesting than the Russian literary plot in my opinion.
Me habían hablado muy bien de este libro además de que es un clasico y todo eso.
No esta mal, pero no entiendo realmente a qué quería llegar el autor.
Hay partes que supongo que son comicas y otras partes serias y la parte de Jerusalem que no sé exactamente qué está intentando hacer.
Los clásicos suelen ser valor seguro, este me ha defraudado bastante.
DNF @ 15%.
Too weird for me. I didn't really realize how much of the story was historical fiction about Pontius Pilate. Maybe I'll come back to it at some point.
About the Author:
Mikhail Bulgakov was born in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1891. At the outbreak of World War I, Bulgakov joined the Red Cross, and he graduated from Kiev University medical school in 1916. After graduation, Bulgakov joined the White Army, which opposed the rising Bolshevik presence in Russia, and he served as a field doctor in the Caucuses during the Civil War. After his family was forced into exile, in Paris, when the Soviets secured the government, Bulgakov became a journalist.
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