asad261's review against another edition
4.0
بولگاکف آدم را جادو می‌کنه، داستانی پرکشش و درخشان( هرچند به پای مرشد و مارگریتا نمیرسه). خواننده ضمن آگاهی از موهوم بودن موجودی چون شاریکوف، خود را به قلم بولگاکف می‌سپارد و در روایتی که نویسنده توصیف کرده به معنای واقعی غرق میشه. بولگاکف با این اثرش برباد رفتن رویای انقلابی را به شیوه تمثیل گونه به نوشته درآورده، جراحی که در نهایت پشیمان از عمل انقلابی و متهوارنه خود سعی می‌کند همه چیز را به روال قبل برگرداند اما زخم‌های این انقلاب و جراحی همانگونه که در سر و تن شاریکوف باقی مانده بر روح و تن میلیون‌ها انسان تا سال‌ها ماندگار خواهد بود. چهار و نیم از پنج امتیاز من به این اثر کم نظیره که بی‌اندازه دوستش داشتم.
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sudemustdie's review against another edition
4.0
farklı yazım şekilleri sayesinde sıkılmadan iki günde bitirdim, absürt bir o kadar da harika.
fromsalom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
anastasia_okodure's review against another edition
2.0
My first insight into Russian literature. Bought it during lockdown, under the impression that it's a dystopian book. I find Russian literature difficult to digest and not the most enjoyable, to be completely honest. Didn't fully understand the nuances and couldn't understand how it linked to the development of the USSR.
heybubbles's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thriftynymph_'s review against another edition
4.0
“Now as I walk along the streets I look at every dog I meet with secret horror.”
nugehood's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There is nothing to say except that this is a great work of fiction involving political satire. Although there seems to be a similar reception to George Orwell's Animal Farm, Heart of a Dog is a different kind. The story is more secluded and focused than Animal Farm; it is much more psychological too, in my opinion.
the_reading_newbie's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
laviaenrose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5