jjgrl55's review against another edition
3.0
While the book was very amusing (the humor struck me as a more pun-centered Terry Pratchett) and the premise was very intriguing, the book sort of had no point. It seemed like more of an excuse to send Death throughout time and answer the question, "What death puns can be made about Ancient Rome? How about World War II?" The plot got lost in all of the pointless exploits, to the point that, when the final scenes are coming around, it seems very rushed and you don't really care that much. Additionally, Also, though this part didn't bother me, the way God and Jesus are presented in the book would most likely offend religious people. Just a warning.
So, yes, I did enjoy Pendle's humor, but didn't really care about the rushed ending.
Spoiler
I didn't really get why Death was "cured" after his Life addiction. Again, it seemed like Pendle wanted to explore jokes about a psychiatric hospital for inanimate emotions rather than actual make a real point about Death.So, yes, I did enjoy Pendle's humor, but didn't really care about the rushed ending.
menfrommarrs's review against another edition
4.0
A very honest autobiography. Death begins with his childhood experiences in Hell and His lost time in the void, takes you through the years of the biblical God's creation to the Greek and Roman god's and their take over, to the Egyptians and their obsession with Him, Death. He talks candidly of his love life and near ruin.
Could have been schmaltzy, but He maintains His dignity.
Really enjoyed this departure from my normal reading. (I usually read fiction!☻)
Could have been schmaltzy, but He maintains His dignity.
Really enjoyed this departure from my normal reading. (I usually read fiction!☻)
kid_pickles's review against another edition
4.0
Just as great and as funny as "Lamb"! Why aren't more people reading this and talking about it?
mokey81's review against another edition
4.0
This book was definitely amusing, but not as hilarious as I'd been hoping. It was an incredibly easy read.
I really liked the author's suggestion that Death became addicted to Life. It makes a lot of sense.
I really liked the author's suggestion that Death became addicted to Life. It makes a lot of sense.
ingypingy2000's review against another edition
3.0
A fun look at Death and what his 'life' has been. It's dark humor and irreverent to say the least, but enjoyable and makes you want to sit down with a friend to discuss what you just read. All around just a fun story.
gingerkaty's review against another edition
1.0
Not for me. Too complex and mind altering. No thanks.
davidlz1's review against another edition
3.0
This book is laced with lots of humor. I found myself laughing aloud in instances. Other times I found myself saying this is really funny stuff, but I was not laughing. I believe I will find greater humor as I re-read this novel in the future. It is one to be revisited.
nitsabean's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely a great book for some light reading. I found myself struggling not to laugh out loud fairly regularly. The timeline threw me off a bit, but considering the suspension of disbelief involved in general, it was pretty easy to let it go a bit further. This is lighthearted, dark, intelligent and fairly hilarious.
puckishrogue's review
5.0
I loved this book and how no subject was too bad to touch. It is a great book, really funny if you don't get offended by some religious humor.
oworthyfool's review against another edition
5.0
A hilarious, sardonic, gorefest of a memoir, Death: a Life gives a fascinating insight into that most present of dark forces. Recommended reading for any who might encounter this mysterious figure- and that means YOU.