doomer416 's review for:

Köpek Kalbi by Mikhail Bulgakov, Mustafa Kemal Yılmaz
3.0

I still don't know if this book should be considered magical realism, because yes I can see the remnants of Marquez and the very obvious magical elements in it but at the same time it's used to convey such a meaning that it could also be a very strong metaphor supported (and carried out) by the beguiled characters in the novel.

Nevertheless, I, (although not knowing much about Russian politics) was able to notice the jabs towards the government and politics within the book— which never failed to amuse me. It's interesting, seeing the author reach directly to an audience in such a manner that it feels like he's poking the readers (incessantly) for them to notice the blatant criticism in a way, which in turn should urge them to actively be aware of the conditions they are living in.