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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Simultaneously hilarious and deathly serious (how could life in Moscow in the 20’s be otherwise?). Fast paced, yet extremely thought provoking. What else can you ask for? Two thumbs way up.
interesting, but strange. a little disconnected for my liking. i didn't want to focus. beautiful in it's quirkiness, but i guess i wanted something a little more wholesome in story - the first part of the book is little more than aimless wandering amongst the people of moscow. i can't even write a decent review, this book has left me so frazzled.
one of those books i think i will have to try reading again in the future.
one of those books i think i will have to try reading again in the future.
Utterly brilliant and thought provoking. My only complaint is that I waited 15 years to read it. Globally, the text is structured in a way that drives the reader forward; locally, the sentences and word choice...chef's kiss.
this is not a one-read book. This is a book that requires multiple reads, as there are many rich themes. This book also needs discussion.
My biggest challenge is the character names. I'll have to read it again just to get the characters straight.
5 stars.
this is not a one-read book. This is a book that requires multiple reads, as there are many rich themes. This book also needs discussion.
My biggest challenge is the character names. I'll have to read it again just to get the characters straight.
5 stars.
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
Fantastic. Absolutely will read again. If God doesn't exist, then what do you do when the devil comes to town?
I'm one of those people that found this a real struggle to get through. Not my favorite book at all, although I know many people adore this book.
A totally enjoyable read. I loved the irreverent and satirical nature of this story, especially the portrayal of the Gospel of Matthew. I had fun following the characters through their adventures as they unfolded. Learning how this was a critique on Stalin and the Soviet regime it was an interesting lesson in history and culture as well. There are layers to this book that warrant a reread in the future.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
I can't say I enjoyed every page and section of this book—I'm not much for a farce. However, as I whole, I'm glad I read it and think I'll like it more in retrospect as time passes. I certainly thought the characters were very interesting. I also liked how it showed me the history of the 1930s in Russia.