A few years ago I read The Master and Margarita, but although I enjoyed it, I felt as though a lot went over my head. When I saw the graphic novel version I decided to read it in the hope it would shed light on some of the more bizarre aspects of the book. I think it did a great job of summarising the plot, but as it can be read in less than an hour it didn’t delve into any of the more complex areas of the book.
The graphic novel is made up of both colour and black and white drawings. The style was simple, but effective:
The pictures also managed to convey Bulgakov’s satirical humor and I found myself smiling at more scenes from the graphic novel than from the original.
I think it works well as an introduction to the book. Having a brief over-view of the story will help readers to understand more of Bulgakov’s complex book – or give those who are too intimidated to try a brief glimpse into this weird world. But anyone really wanting to gain a deep insight into The Master and Margarita probably needs to study it for years.
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One reply on “The Master and Margarita: The Graphic Novel”
I read The Master and the Margarita for a college course so that helped me understand bits that might have gone straight over my head if not for the Professor guiding us through the novel. I’d love to check out this graphic version too.