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The first half is a glorious burst of cinematic meta madness, what with the Faustian swindles, fleeing naked theater attendees, and severed heads. The second half is somehow wearisome, despite featuring a witch smashing an apartment block and a midnight satanic ball. I never became emotionally attached to any of the characters, but Bulgakov can turn an epic scene. Considering the era that produced it, it’s amazing this manuscript ever saw the light of day—it’s a testament to the adage that art o
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12 august 2015 -- This new edition, though! Look at that cover design, AND Pevear & Volokhonsky, FTW!
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