A review by intostarlight
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I think I'm just not smart enough to understand or enjoy The Master and Margarita (I find Russian classics very difficult to read, that's why I usually stay away from them). I really struggled with it from the beginning. I failed to see any symbolism because so many absurd things were happening at once. The more I read the more confused I became. I don't know if it was because of the various plotlines, or the numerous characters, but I found myself turning back pages just trying to get a grip of what was meant to be happening. As satire goes this just didn't do anything for me. Is this an all-time masterpiece of world literature? Absolutely. Did I enjoy reading it? Not really. Was it tough going? God, yes! Glad I read it, though.