David Bowie's 100 Favourite books: How many have you read?

[Rev. Rye]

Well I see he has on the list "The Master And Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov which is the book that I've heard is on the favorite list of many people's books, especially as a funny book. I remember I once tried reading it and it first part takes place on some square with some two guys talking. It seemed so boring to me that I stopped. Maybe someone can tell me what's so funny about this book?

I think you really have to be familiar with life in the Stalin-era Soviet Union (and less the great purges and more the insane bureaucracy that was everywhere) to appreciate it. Also, it's kind of slow to start, especially since it takes a long time for either title character to come in. Also, you probably stopped before you found out about Behemoth. Who is Behemoth you may ask? A giant talking cat who loves vodka, chess, and snark. Say what you will about that, but it's not boring.