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tarnya_smith 's review for:
Death and the Penguin
by Andrey Kurkov
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m conflicted about this book but honestly, without the penguin this would be an incredibly mediocre book.
The penguin adds enough intrigue to keep the slice of life side of this book ticking along. The more crime/thriller side of this gets pretty samey and predictable after awhile.
The penguin adds enough intrigue to keep the slice of life side of this book ticking along. The more crime/thriller side of this gets pretty samey and predictable after awhile.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault