The Master and Margarita

By Mikhail Bulgakov

This is a second reading, about 23 years or so after the first. It was not quite as I remembered. Perhaps I am now seeing things through other people's eyes as well as my own, and my criticism and/or sensitivity levels are increased. I remembered this book as much more humorous and more focused than it seemed on this read. It is still interesting and worth the read if you're into magic realism. Also, this edition contains many helpful notes that explain the historical and political context of the book. [412pp.]

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