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The Master and Margarita [Russian Edition]

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The Master and Margarita [Russian Edition]

By: Mikhail Bulgakov
Narrated by: Vladimir Ivanovich Samoylov
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Nothing in the whole of literature compares with The Master and Margarita. One spring afternoon, the Devil, trailing fire and chaos in his wake, weaves himself out of the shadows and into Moscow. Mikhail Bulgakov's fantastical, funny, and devastating satire of Soviet life combines two distinct yet interwoven parts, one set in contemporary Moscow, the other in ancient Jerusalem, each brimming with historical, imaginary, frightful, and wonderful characters. Written during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, and finally published in 1966 and 1967, The Master and Margarita became a literary phenomenon, signaling artistic and spiritual freedom for Russians everywhere.

Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

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It's absolutely amazing masterpiece. The words and sentences are so delightfully juicy and ironic. Bulgakov plays with the language extremely tastefully and graceful. The magic of reality and a reality of magic intertwined and not giving us even a second of rest or boredom. I was reading it on my tipy toes

Read and listen over and over

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В 10-й раз читаю/слушаю, и каждый раз что-то новое открываю, новый смысл, новую, прежде упущенную мысль. Прочитав роман первый раз в школе по литературе, и нынче за сорок, совершенно иное восприятие, но по прежнему любимый и великолепный роман.

Amazing!

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Word of caution: this audiobook is read entirely in Russian, it is not a translation.

That being said, the performance is spectacular. The characters come to life.

The story is very entertaining, but lacks parsimony. There are many instances where the obvious is bluntly and redundantly explained. Furthermore, the ending feels melodramatic and weak compared to the rest of the plot.

Entertaining

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I've read this book over 2 decades, probably, over 5 times. Every time, it is like reading it anew. It is a masterpiece, one of a kind.

One of my fav books of Russian classics

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My father gifted this book to me about 40 years and I read it a few times. But every time I discover and experience something new. Nostalgia, enjoyment and appreciation for a wonderful story teller Mikhail Bulgakov.

Wonderful story!!

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Классика, одна из любимых! Очень хорошо было прочитана, все персонажи почувствовались. Больше ничего сказать, Булгаков топ

The voice acting

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Loved this, great narrator with wonderful voices for all the characters. Would highly recommend to anyone, even if you've already read the book.

Great narration!!

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excellent narrator! once again a great read, especially for those affected by the system of the times.

world known in native language!

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Which requires no review of a mere mortal or one that can do it justice.

A masterpiece

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What about Vladimir Ivanovich Samoylov’s performance did you like?

Samoylov did an outstanding job in portraying the characters! I haven't heard anything (anyone) better. it's like listening to a play on a radio!

Any additional comments?

Growing up in USSR i couldn't escape reading this book when at school It was a part of compulsory reading that we HAD to do. I personally think it was great idea, but WAY to early to get to the point and main idea of the book.
Now, decades later i keep reading it all over and over again. It is by far one of my favorite books. Every time i find something new for myself!

Highly recommend this version to all native Russians and people who can comprehend Russian language (Speech).

Amazing!

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