51 pages • 1 hour read
Hazel PriorHow the Penguins Saved Veronica
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior follows the story of 85-year-old Veronica McCreedy, who leads an isolated life in Scotland and decides to leave her fortune to scientists studying penguins in Antarctica. Simultaneously, she discovers she has a 27-year-old grandson named Patrick, who is struggling with his own directionless life in England. Their paths cross, altering both their lives as they connect with each other and the penguins. Discusses suicide, victim shaming, and substance use.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior charms readers with its heartwarming narrative and quirky characters. Veronica, an elderly curmudgeon, embarks on a journey that leads to unexpected friendships with penguins and people alike. Readers laud its uplifting themes and emotional depth, though some find the plot predictable. Overall, it's a delightful and hopeful read.
Who Should Read How the Penguins Saved Veronica?
Fans of heartwarming, character-driven stories akin to A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce will relish How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior. This engaging novel blends humor and poignant moments, ideal for those who love tales of personal transformation and unlikely friendships.