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The Master and Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov
Just finished up this book and absolutely LOVED it! A quality of writing not seen too often these days. The intense characterizations and cunning understanding of human nature kept me engrossed word to word. Here's a synopsis (not mine):
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is considered one of the best and most highly regarded novels to come out of Russia during the Soviet era. The book weaves together satire and realism, art and religion, history and contemporary social values. It features three story lines. The main story, taking place in Russia of the 1930s, concerns a visit by the devil, referred to as Professor Woland, and four of his assistants during Holy Week; they use black magic to play tricks on those who cross their paths. Another story line features the Master, who has been languishing in an insane asylum, and his love, Margarita, who seeks Woland's help in being reunited with the Master. A third story, which is presented as a novel written by the Master, depicts the crucifixion of Yeshua Ha-Notsri, or Jesus Christ, by Pontius Pilate.
All said and done, this is really a spectacular work and I highly encourage anyone with a sense of humor about people, religion, and faith, to read it!
Cheers,
Linz
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