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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!
Abandoned. This starts off with a discussion between two fellows as to whether Jesus existed. A person who I suspect the author means for us to understand as the devil puts in an appearance. Chapter Two is titled "Pontius Pilate" but appears to be some sort of fantasy chapter, a genre which I can see no point in reading. I flipped through to other places in the book and there seems to be nothing here of interest to me.
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