Death And The Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
The book is a darkly comic novel set in post-Soviet Ukraine, following the life of a struggling writer who lands a job penning obituaries for notable figures while they are still alive. His life takes a bizarre turn when these individuals start dying mysteriously, drawing him into a world of political intrigue and crime. Accompanied by his pet penguin, the protagonist navigates the chaos of his environment, revealing the absurdities and corruption of the society around him. As he delves deeper, his unusual occupation becomes increasingly dangerous, blurring the lines between the living and the dead.
The 3200th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- Ukrainian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 230
- Words
- 63,000
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 89th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)