Viktor Astafyev books in order
Russian-Soviet writer
- Lived
- 1924–2001
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 3
Viktor Astafyev published 2 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Queen Fish (1980).
Updated September 2026
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Queen Fish
Viktor Astafyev's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sad Detective (1986)
The Cursed and Killed (1992)
Other books in order
Queen Fish (1980)
About Viktor Astafyev
Viktor Petrovich Astafyev was a Soviet and Russian writer, playwright and screenwriter. He was recognized with the title Hero of Socialist Labour in 1989.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Viktor Astafyev FAQ
- How many books has Viktor Astafyev written?
- Viktor Astafyev published 2 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Viktor Astafyev's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Queen Fish.
- What is Viktor Astafyev's last book?
- The Cursed and Killed (1992).
- What is Viktor Astafyev's most famous book?
- Queen Fish (1980) is Viktor Astafyev's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.