Bulgakov: A Dog’s Heart Audiobook Review
Bulgakov: A Dog’s Heart – An Audio Book Review
- Author: Mikhail Bulgakov
- Narrated by: Roy McMillan
- Length: 3 hours and 44 minutes
- Unabridged
- Genre: Fiction: Classics
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Bulgakov: A Dog’s Heart Audio Book Summary:
This satire of 1920’s Russia centers in the story of a well-known and highly talented surgeon who wishes to go down in history as one of its greatest medical minds as he successfully transplants human organs into the body of a stray dog. However, he soon learns that just because you can do something does not exactly mean you should do it. As the dog start to develop strange habits such as increased aggressiveness, decadence, selfishness and even alcoholism, he starts to realize he did not create a miracle but a monster.
As his life is turned upside down and chaos falls down on his house, he decides to reverse the operation but the dog is not enthusiastic of this decision and will not make it easy for the doctor. This comic satire written by Bulgakov is his view of human nature and is read by Roy McMillan.
One reason to listen:
This is an exceptional black comedy and a smart satirical look into human nature’s lust for recognition and the dangers that such human endeavors can cause.
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Reactions:
“It’s not often that you find a study guide that is written so well. It greatly adds to your depth and understanding of Bulgakov’s Heart of a Dog.” – Rachel Terry
http://www.amazon.com/review/RA08607WTO8FB/
“It saved me from actually having to read the book for a pointless elective that I had to take.” – Aaron J.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R379OQM2Y9YG3Q/
“As well as being a wonderful satire of the Russian Revolution, this story is also another take on the Prometheus mythology, and can be seen to be related to the Faustus story.” – Mike McGuire
http://www.audible.com/listener/Mike-McGuire/A2VXP5MUD0V9JL/
“In the course of listening to both Master and Margarita and then A Dog’s Heart, I have completely and utterly fallen in love with Bulkagov. A critic of Soviet society and a masterful story-teller, he is a joy to behold even as he conveys a society so utterly devoid of life and so bereft of misery. Do yourself a favor and give this a listen and The Master and Margarita, both available via Audible.” – Jacob
http://www.audible.com/listener/Jacob/A23E9OT1R9C8AP/
“The plot lines all have transformation in them, man turns into bug, man discovers and is overtaken by his evil side, and grateful, nice dog turns into mean, ungrateful man. The deeper themes are noteworthy as well, respectfully family relations and isolation; good vs. evil; and marked political themes.” – Dr. Lawrence
http://www.audible.com/listener/Dr-Lawrence-E-Carnow/A39UTRCKX3XWZJ/
Score on Audible: 4.4 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 5.0 out of 5
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