The Master and Margarita

The Master and Margarita is an exceptional creative work. Bulgakov's imagination is second to none. Still, I rated this based on how much I enjoyed it. I had to force myself to finish this book. I was totally apathetic to all the characters. This book simply isn't for everyone. If you prefer well-developed characters who are psychologically hard-pressed (like Dostoevsky's or Murakami's), then Bulgakov will disappoint.