Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Rape, WarMinor
Child death, Infidelity, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1006 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
funny 48%
reflective 34%
tense 21%
sad 19%
adventurous 15%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 31% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
228 pages | first published 1996
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ISBN/UID: 9781860469459
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 February 2002
Description
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 obitua...Book Information
228 pages | first published 1996
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ISBN/UID: 9781860469459
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 February 2002
Description
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 obitua...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Rape, WarMinor
Child death, Infidelity, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1006 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
funny 48%
reflective 34%
tense 21%
sad 19%
adventurous 15%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 31% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating