The Golden Calf by Ilya Ilf, Evgeny Petrov

The Golden Calf

Ostap Bender #2

Ilya Ilf, Evgeny Petrov with Konstantin Gurevich (Translator)

336 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

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"A remarkably funny book written by a remarkable pair of collaborators."--New York TimesOstap Bender, the "grand strategist," is a con man on the make in the Soviet Union during the New Economic Policy (NEP) period. He's obsessed with getting one ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
funny 71%
lighthearted 57%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.16

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