Mistrz i Małgorzata by Mikhail Bulgakov

Mistrz i Małgorzata

Mikhail Bulgakov with Michaił Bułhakow

541 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

Mikhail Bulgakov's devastating satire of Soviet life was written during the darkest period of Stalin's regime. Combining two distinct yet interwoven parts—one set in ancient Jerusalem, one in contemporary Moscow—the novel veers from moods of wild ...

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Moods

funny 75%
mysterious 70%
adventurous 55%
dark 44%
challenging 34%
reflective 31%
lighthearted 12%
emotional 10%
tense 9%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 26%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | 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: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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