Satan and his cohorts visit Moscow and cause havoc; Pontius Pilate examines his conscience about the crucifixion of Jesus and Margarita pledges her soul to the devil to save her lover. Three stories masterfully interlinked with humour, satire and a great deal of magic realism. Cowardice is the worst vice and imagination and the free word will triumph over terror and oppression, whether imposed by Caesar in the time of Jesus or Stalin in Soviet Russia. Mesmerising!
(Denise Lewis - bwl 64 Spring 2012 ) |
