Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov
This satirical novel tells the story of the surgical transformation of a dog into a man, and is an obvious criticism of Soviet society, especially the new rich that arose after the Bolshevik revolution.
Page count: 123
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Pitch by: Daria
First Suggested: April 2021
Supporter(s): Daria, Alex, Nela, chosen during the bookclub meetup
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Essays in Love by Alain de Botton
Charting the progress of an affair, from first kiss to argument and reconciliation, from intimacy and tenderness to anxiety, this is a wholly modern attempt to define the age-old dilemmas of the heart by detailing the highs and lows of contemporary romance.
Suggested by: Jose
First suggested: April 2021
Supporter(s): Jose, Nela, Lisa, Nadine