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Death and the Penguin

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Distinctive Eccentric man and his pet penguin

"Death and the Penguin" is a darkly humorous book that follows Viktor, a struggling writer, and his pet penguin Misha as they become unwittingly entangled in a sordid web of crime and corruption. Kurkov's quirky characters and unique setting make for a captivating and unforgettable read that will leave readers both amused and moved.

  • Independent Foreign Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Death and the Penguin

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ISBN: 9781860469459
Authors: Andrey Kurkov
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2002-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 16552 readers)

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Viktor is an aspiring writer with only Misha, his pet penguin, for company. Although he would prefer to write short stories, he earns a living composing obituaries for a newspaper. He longs to see his work published, yet the subjects of his obituaries continue to cling to life. But when he opens the newspaper to see his work in print for the first time, his pride swiftly turns to terror. He and Misha have been drawn into a trap from which there appears to be no escape.
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Distinctive Eccentric man and his pet penguin

"Death and the Penguin" is a darkly humorous book that follows Viktor, a struggling writer, and his pet penguin Misha as they become unwittingly entangled in a sordid web of crime and corruption. Kurkov's quirky characters and unique setting make for a captivating and unforgettable read that will leave readers both amused and moved.

  • Independent Foreign Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.