Charlie Asher is a pretty normal guy with a normal life, married to a bright and pretty woman who actually loves him for his normalcy. They're even about to have their first child. Yes, Charlie's doing okay—until people start dropping dead around him, and everywhere he goes a dark presence whispers to him from under the streets. Charlie Asher, it seems, has been recruited for a new position: as Death.
It's a dirty job. But, hey! Somebody's got to do it.
Book source ~ Purchased audiobook
Christopher Moore ~ Author
Fisher Stevens ~ Narrator
15 March 2006
Humor | Fantasy
11 hrs 50 mins
My Rating ~ 4 bites
Charlie Asher, normal guy, is about to have his life turned upside down with the birth of his first child, Sophie. Things start going sideways before he can even get his kid home from the hospital. After that, poor normal and very Beta Male, Charlie has things to deal with that no one should. And then it gets weirder.
This is great read, or listen, in my case since I have the audiobook. It’s supernatural, and it’s spooky, and altogether kooky…wait. That’s not, I mean, yes it is, but, ok, it’s not the Adams Family. It’s definitely weird and humorous and creative. Very entertaining. The plot is okay. It’s probably the weakest part in my opinion. The world building is pretty good. I had no problem picturing it or keeping track of things. The characters are the best part. I love them all. I know it’s about Death, but if you’re looking for something a bit different that’s not all gloom and doom then this tale is worth your time.
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