“The Master and Margarita” (Bulgakov)

So I recently saw a play about totalitarian countries that really touched me and got me thinking about the agony of Soviet countries. Several times they mentioned Bulgakov and his novel “The Master and Margarita” which was also written in the soviet union. Apparently he couldn’t release it in his lifetime and even asked directly from Stalin if he could leave the country so he can continue his work. Of course the request was rejected and he died knowing his book will never be published….

Fast forward 80 years and here I am holding the same book. Suprisingly I had never heard of Bulgakov before this play. I decided to read it but was wondering what thoughts or suggestions you have about this novel. The librarian told me it’s quite surreal and that makes it even more interesting…. Anyway what do you think?