I love this book! I am among the not quite finished, but this is a second read for me. It has such an Alice in Wonderland, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Cinderella at the ball, Christmas Carol, fairy tale attraction for me that I can enjoy on a whole other level from the political, social and cultural rabbit hole that beckons. I am also reading Manuscripts Don’t Burn, letters and diaries of Bulgakov, and near the beginning is a letter from Bulgakov’s mother to his sister about being caught in the middle of a shootout in 1917 while trying to find out if another son is safe that tells me that things in the world have not changed very much. The cycles of human history seem inevitable.
I’ve added this book immediately to my birthday book list! I love collecting any non-fiction books related to the Russian classic writers and I’m so intrigued by Bulgakov - a one a kind man for sure. The world changes but aspects of humanity do not always learn lessons around common decency, kindness and respect. This is why reading is so important. We can at least learn and strive to be advocates for a better world. Love to you. 🧡
I do have an emotional reaction not just because of the book but because I’m in love with idea of reading itself too. So I melt into it even before I’ve sat down. Thank you I’ve heard a lot about this book. So looking forward to reading it
I am still working on it; I have about 4 hours left on my audiobook. This is such a unique novel! I have not decided how I feel about it yet, but I am very glad we read Gogol last year! It helped me to not feel too thrown off by the fantastical elements.
I love this book! I am among the not quite finished, but this is a second read for me. It has such an Alice in Wonderland, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Cinderella at the ball, Christmas Carol, fairy tale attraction for me that I can enjoy on a whole other level from the political, social and cultural rabbit hole that beckons. I am also reading Manuscripts Don’t Burn, letters and diaries of Bulgakov, and near the beginning is a letter from Bulgakov’s mother to his sister about being caught in the middle of a shootout in 1917 while trying to find out if another son is safe that tells me that things in the world have not changed very much. The cycles of human history seem inevitable.
I’ve added this book immediately to my birthday book list! I love collecting any non-fiction books related to the Russian classic writers and I’m so intrigued by Bulgakov - a one a kind man for sure. The world changes but aspects of humanity do not always learn lessons around common decency, kindness and respect. This is why reading is so important. We can at least learn and strive to be advocates for a better world. Love to you. 🧡
I do have an emotional reaction not just because of the book but because I’m in love with idea of reading itself too. So I melt into it even before I’ve sat down. Thank you I’ve heard a lot about this book. So looking forward to reading it
I am still working on it; I have about 4 hours left on my audiobook. This is such a unique novel! I have not decided how I feel about it yet, but I am very glad we read Gogol last year! It helped me to not feel too thrown off by the fantastical elements.
Love this book. And can totally understand your cat wanting to read it with you :)