The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

The Master and Margarita

Mikhail Bulgakov

411 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

The devil comes to Moscow wearing a fancy suit. With his disorderly band of accomplices including a demonic, gun-toting tomcat he immediately begins to create havoc. Disappearances, destruction and death spread through the city like wildfire and M...

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Moods

funny 75%
mysterious 70%
adventurous 56%
dark 44%
challenging 34%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 12%
emotional 10%
tense 8%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 26%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 30% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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