by Andrey Kurkov (Author), Andrey Kurkov (Author), Andrey Kurkov (Author)
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.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 27 Feb 2002
ISBN 10: 1860469450
ISBN 13: 9781860469459
Book Overview: In today's Ukraine, all that stands between one man and murder by the mafia is a penguin.
Prizes: Shortlisted for Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2002.