Ilf and Petrov “12 chairs” ー book reviews | iLike | iLike

Ilf and Petrov “12 chairs” ー book reviews | iLike

Almost a hundred years have passed since the appearance of the novel “12 Chairs”, but the work has not lost its relevance, strength and topicality to this day.
The characters of Ilf and Petrov can still be recognized in those around them: here are extortionists, and fools, and a mercantile hunter for wealth.
The events unfold in the 20s of the twentieth century, while the book has many satirical interpretations of the social life of this Soviet period.
The storyline revolves around two charming swindlers traveling across the country in search of diamonds that were once hidden in the upholstery of one of 12 chairs. On their way, the heroes meet many characters, each of which deserves a separate analysis. It is also noteworthy that the book was practically not censored, was filmed twice by the leading directors of the USSR ー Mark Zakharov and Leonid Gaidai, and filmed more than 15 times all over the world!
The novel has everything to captivate the reader and immerse him in a tempting atmosphere of adventurism and adventure. Here you will find action-packed moments, colorful characters, humorous misunderstandings, sparkling humor for the ages. Quotes from this work are known to every person.
The novel is recommended for reading by all categories of book lovers, because it is truly a classic of satirical works!