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384 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871932
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 05 January 2017
Description
Bulgakov paints a powerful picture of Stalin's regime in this allegorical classic.The devil makes a personal appearance in Moscow accompanied by various demons, including a naked girl and a huge black cat. When he leaves, the asylums are full and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,772 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
adventurous 56%
dark 45%
challenging 35%
reflective 31%
lighthearted 12%
emotional 11%
tense 9%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 30% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Forced institutionalization, Mental illnessModerate
Violence, Body horror, Animal crueltyMinor
Racial slurs
384 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871932
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 05 January 2017
Description
Bulgakov paints a powerful picture of Stalin's regime in this allegorical classic.The devil makes a personal appearance in Moscow accompanied by various demons, including a naked girl and a huge black cat. When he leaves, the asylums are full and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,772 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
adventurous 56%
dark 45%
challenging 35%
reflective 31%
lighthearted 12%
emotional 11%
tense 9%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 30% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Forced institutionalization, Mental illnessModerate
Violence, Body horror, Animal crueltyMinor
Racial slurs