The Fatal Eggs by Mikhail Bulgakov

The Fatal Eggs

Mikhail Bulgakov with Hugh Aplin, Doris Lessing, Михаил Булгаков

104 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction funny reflective fast-paced
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As the turbulent years following the Russian revolution of 1917 settle down into a new Soviet reality, the brilliant and eccentric zoologist Persikov discovers an amazing ray that drastically increases the size and reproductive rate of living orga...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
funny 61%
adventurous 43%
reflective 38%
tense 35%
mysterious 23%
lighthearted 20%
informative 12%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.59

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