A Matter of Death and Life by Andrey Kurkov

A Matter of Death and Life

Andrey Kurkov

111 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction funny reflective fast-paced

Description

Marital troubles? Sick of life? Suicide the answer? Why not get yourself a contract killer? Nothing easier, provided you communicate only by phone and box number. You give him your photograph, specify when and in which cafe to find you, then sit b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
funny 60%
reflective 40%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.54

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