The Fatal Eggs by Mikhail Bulgakov

The Fatal Eggs

Mikhail Bulgakov with Roger Cockrell

142 pages • first pub 1923 (view editions)

fiction classics science fiction funny reflective fast-paced
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The Fatal Eggs is ideal for readers who enjoy satirical science fiction that cleverly critiques bureaucratic absurdity through a blend of dark humor and reflective social commentary.

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As the turbulent years following the Russian revolution of 1917 settle down into a new Soviet reality, the brilliant and eccentric zoologist Persikov discovers an amazing ray that drastically increases the size and reproductive rate of living orga...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 683 reviews

Moods

dark: 70%

funny: 58%

adventurous: 38%

tense: 38%

reflective: 31%

mysterious: 25%

informative: 13%

lighthearted: 13%

challenging: 10%

sad: 8%

emotional: 5%

inspiring: 3%

hopeful: 1%

Pace

70% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

72% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
2% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

6% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

36% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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