This is a pretty good book with an intriguing storyline, but ultimately it wasn't as engaging as I thought it was going to be. There were too many characters, too much subplot, and a little too much magic happening. I usually enjoy magical realism more, because it weaves in and out of reality and fantasy. This book just became too weird and magical at times.
But, I really liked the political and religious imagery and allegories. I think I might have enjoyed the book more if I better understood the judeo-christian references and hidden references to many Western literature classics.
I do want to point out that I really, really liked the ending. I am glad Bulgakov chose to end his novel on such a decisive, firm note, and the book redeemed itself to me a little with the last few chapters.
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