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Review by Nigel (190103) Rating (8/10)
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by Nigel The book starts with our hero Micah Cohen in what can only be described as the mother of all depressions. Things aren't going well and the only option left is to end it all. After considering various options Micah decides on asphyxiation using the oven... with hilarious results. After the failed attempt Micah is suddenly confronted by Coltan, come to collect one soul of the recently departed. Not too happy to find a botched job he arranges another suitable time for Micah to do the deed and leaves. Going through his daily routine awaiting the appointed hour Micah meets Christine and suddenly things aren't looking too bad. Not wishing to give too much more away Micah learns of the joys life can offer and really doesn't feel inclined to fulfil Coltan's quota. As you can imagine Coltan is none too pleased and so a battle to the death ensues. Things, however, aren't all they seem and Micah is only a pawn in a bigger game, something he is unaware of for the rest of his life.
I enjoyed this story immensely. It is just the sort of humour
I like and I personally found myself laughing out loud far more
than is strictly healthy. The writing style is clear and flows
nicely, with the characters well fleshed out... so much so I must
admit to having a slight tear in my eye near the end... but then
I'm just a big softy. |
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