In
my opinion, it is very difficult to review such a famous book as
"Golden Calf”. I think it is some kind of classic literature. The genre
is satire and adventure, including some historical facts. Everybody
knows the main characters as Ostap Bender, millionaire Koreiko. Although
we sometimes use the combination of words Antilopa Gnu far not
everyone understands what that means.
I believe everybody knows or has heard about the plot. It`s set in Russia some years later after the Revolution. The swindler
Bender dreamed of better life in Rio-de-Ganeiro. But the question he
is tortured by is how to turn the fate? He needs a lot of money - only
this way he can escape. Where can he find it? Unfortunately, Russia is
filled with poor citizens. But the protagonist knows many honest ways to
gain money.
So,
the underground millionaire is found. The blackmailer Bender with his
helpers makes a brilliant plan. Finally, it seems that the money is
almost in his pocket, but something goes wrong...
Will his dream come true or not? This riddle will be solved in the end.
I
suppose this novel is one of the most excellent books which was written
in the soviet times. The writers made a creation that will be always of
great interest. I recommend reading this amazing novel before seeing
the film.
