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176 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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A masterpiece of black comedy by the author of The Master and Margarita.When Maxudov's novel fails, he attempts suicide. When that fails, he dramatizes his novel. To Maxudov's surprise - and the resentment of literary Moscow - the play is accepted...
Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
176 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A masterpiece of black comedy by the author of The Master and Margarita.When Maxudov's novel fails, he attempts suicide. When that fails, he dramatizes his novel. To Maxudov's surprise - and the resentment of literary Moscow - the play is accepted...
Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt