#jadeejtk

Hi hello! First of all, I'm so happy you like the Bulgakov/Morphine AU and I'm even more happy you want to read the book!! For recommendations you ask, my time has come *cracks fingers*

First, the book itself!

I've read the book physically and not in English, so I unfortunately cannot point you to an exact digital copy, but I'd definitely check for it in the library first! And yes, you're either going to be looking for A Young Doctor's Notebook or Morphine - depends on which name the publisher decided to go with, but either way the book will include several short stories (The Young Doctor's Notebook part) and Morphine (the longest story placed at the end). It's also possible to find it as a part of a bigger short stories collection by Bulgakov (like the 800 pages long behemoth I encountered in the local library), if you happen to stumble upon one in the wild :)

Now... the ~adaptations~

There are two adaptations of the book I know of and they differ significantly in tone and mood.

Morphine (2008) - a Russian film, available in full with English subtitles on YouTube. This is a heavier one, but worth a watch despite being 1 hour and 45 minutes of pure depression. The actor of the doctor did an incredible job.

A Young Doctor's Notebook (2012) - very short TV series, 2 seasons, 4 episodes per season, 25 minutes per episode. It's a dark comedy and it fits the mood of the book perfectly in my opinion. It's just enough comedy before it hits you with the pain and depression, only to become silly again. If you were picking between the two, I'd recommend this one.

Mind that both adaptations include plentiful blood, bones and innards, but that just comes with the job, haha.

Yknow I realized after reblogging that post that this might be a bad idea because I am unbearably indecisive but lmao I’ll try but also cheat. 5 of my favourite animals in no particular order because I’m a little bitch.

-Favourite wild cat: Caracal 

(favourite BIG wild cat: lion)

-Favourite bird: Osprey

-Favourite reptile: Saltwater Crocodile

-Favourite dog/canine: Shibaken

(favourite non domesticated canine: gray wolf, favourite vulpine: red fox)

-Favourite fish: Whale Shark/Jinbeizame (wow so surprising)

Bonus: favourite dinosaur: Baryonyx

And then just an extra shoutout to tibetan foxes because. Why do you look like that.

look at this thing what’s even your deal what’s with the face

I didn’t ask for it BUT HOLY I WILL READ IT OMG

One more question, would it be better to hold off until I can find the book and read it, or is it okay to just start off watching the show?

Honestly I don't think starting with the show will take away from reading the book afterwards.

Some things are different than in the book, of course. There are two doctor characters in the book both adaptations merge into one protagonist, and the second season of the TV show takes from other Bulgakov's writings more than the Young Doctor's Notebook/Morphine, but the framing of it remains, if that makes sense.

SO Pretty!!! Was Pudding born like that or is his fur dyed?

YES!!!! YOU SAID IT!!!!!!