Scan barcode
A review by allisoncc
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I finished this book weeks ago and I still don't really know how I feel about it.
It's definitely Russian Literature and may be a difficult read. It is certainly slow paced in one sense and extremely fast in another. Part One of the novel feels very disjointed and each chapter is essentially a vignette, Part Two is more cohesive in the narrative, and I'm not certain Part One is edited down to it's best ability. This is a book about The Devil so be sure to check out any content warnings.
It's definitely Russian Literature and may be a difficult read. It is certainly slow paced in one sense and extremely fast in another. Part One of the novel feels very disjointed and each chapter is essentially a vignette, Part Two is more cohesive in the narrative, and I'm not certain Part One is edited down to it's best ability. This is a book about The Devil so be sure to check out any content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Infidelity
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Cursing, Gun violence, Terminal illness, and Violence
Minor: Cancer