228 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784878283
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Description
All that stands between one man and murder by the mafia is a penguin.Viktor is an aspiring writer in Ukraine with only Misha, his pet penguin, for company. Although he would prefer to write short stories, he earns a living composing obituaries for...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,514 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
funny 46%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
sad 22%
adventurous 14%
emotional 13%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 31% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Alcohol, Gun violenceModerate
Rape, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Child death, Infidelity, Sexual content228 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784878283
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Description
All that stands between one man and murder by the mafia is a penguin.Viktor is an aspiring writer in Ukraine with only Misha, his pet penguin, for company. Although he would prefer to write short stories, he earns a living composing obituaries for...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,514 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
funny 46%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
sad 22%
adventurous 14%
emotional 13%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 31% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Alcohol, Gun violenceModerate
Rape, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Child death, Infidelity, Sexual content