Penguin Lost [Import] [Paperback]

Andrey Kurkov (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harvill Press (2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843430959
• ISBN-13: 978-1843430957
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,378,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Sequel, October 10, 2006

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ephemeral - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Penguin Lost (Paperback)

While not as breathtaking as Kurkov's orginal "Death and the Penguin", this sequel was still highly amusing and captivating. After Viktor abandons his pet penguin to save himself at the end of the last novel, "Penguin Lost" picks up with Viktor trying to make ammends for his earlier actions. A great book, but you should read "Death and the Penguin" first, if you want to follow the plot.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Amazing Kurkov, November 18, 2005

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V. Jonsson (Iceland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Penguin Lost (Paperback)

After reading the marvelous Death and the Penguin, I almost decided not to read this, fearing it was a lesser sequel. I was extremely pleased however, to find that this novel is, in many way, even better. A highly recommended four star novel - I reserve five stars for literary masterpieces only.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another satirical masterpiece from Kurkov, July 8, 2011

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Nicki J - See all my reviews

This review is from: Penguin Lost (Paperback)

I must say that I enjoyed this second book even more than the first.

Twists and turns abound as Viktor races to locate the penguin he left behind; the penguin whose place on the boat to Antarctica he stole. Along the way he finds himself embroiled in a political campaign and even cremating corpses, in a story that retains the wonderful satire of the first book, but is definitely more action-packed.

This second offering by Kurkov moves at a faster pace than the first and introduces a few new characters as well as old friends. I loved some of the new characters, especially the aspiring Deputy who gave the opportunity for some wonderful political satire.

This novel is a must for anyone who read and enjoyed the first book and who longs to know if Misha will ever make it to Antarctica!

I received this book as a free e-book ARC from NetGalley.