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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rooted in Russian history that I am uninformed of, this book has a fascinating yet horrifying theme. A disfigured and battered dog walks the streets until a scientist finds him and takes him in. The horror of the tale is that the scientist performs experimental surgery to turn the dog into a man. He gains his own feelings, morals, and place in society, turning to alcoholism, power trips, and stubbornness. Reading this makes me want to learn about the historical background of russia at the time this was written.
This was a really enjoyable quick read! I’m still trying to decode the political implications of it, to an extent, but otherwise it was a really fun read. It was suspenseful too, more so than I expected, and the ending was such a relief.
Also, there’s a wonderful moment where one of my favourite moments in The Master and Margarita is mentioned! I guess the imagery was lingering in Bulgakov’s mind for quite a while.
Also, there’s a wonderful moment where one of my favourite moments in The Master and Margarita is mentioned! I guess the imagery was lingering in Bulgakov’s mind for quite a while.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Initially I didn't really know what to make of this. It is from a different time, sure, though some of the humor survives. It explores what forced education and elevation does, and the way that class and power is misused. The intellectual and academic want to bring the suffering up to their level, but they are irresponsible with their creation and let others appeal to his baser instincts. I worry this is out of touch but interesting as a metaphor.
adventurous
challenging
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dürüst olmak gerekirse eserin yazıldığı 20'lerdeki Sovyetler Birliği'nin sosyal yapısına çok aşina olmadığım için kitabı tam olarak anladığımı söyleyemem. Ciddi bir sembolizm olduğunu görüp manasını bilememek biraz heves kırıcıydı. Fakat derin anlamını bir kenara bırakırsak ve kitabı öyküsü bakımından ele alırsak çok keyifli bir okumaydı diyebilirim. Eforsuz bir şekilde komik bir hikayeydi, hiç tahmin etmediğim şekilde okumam sırasında çok güldüm. Aynı zamanda hikaye bazı konularda rahatsız edici nitelikteydi, örneğin Şarik'in insan halinin ilk tasvirleri. Köpek ve insan arası bir varlığı hayal etmek tuhaf. Kısaca sevdiğim bir hikaye oldu, bunun üstüne biraz tarih araştırmasında bulunacağım sanırım, bu konudaki eksiğimi öğrenmem de iyi oldu.
adventurous
dark