I thought I should read a Ukranian author and, having heard him speak about the invasion, I decided on Kurkov. This is the story of Victor, a writer of obituaries, and his pet penguin, Misha. They live together in Victor’s flat. Although often darkly comic, it is not without warmth and humanity, particularly when a young girl, Sonya, is left with him. However, oppression and fear mount and Victor flees alone. Bizarre but worth the read.
(Christine Miller - bwl 108 Spring 2023 ) |
