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Death: The Time of Your Life

Neil Gaiman
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Death: The Time of Your Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Neil Gaiman

Death: The Time of Your Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

95

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Neil Gaiman's Death: The Time of Your Life, a person grapples with life and death themes when encountering Death personified. The narrative explores the complexities of life choices and relationships, focusing on themes of mortality and legacy while highlighting the intrinsic value of human experiences.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

13,628 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Death: The Time of Your Life by Neil Gaiman is praised for its poignant storytelling and compelling artwork. Readers appreciate its exploration of life and death themes through relatable characters, with Death portrayed as compassionate and wise. Some critics note the narrative can feel brief and less impactful without context from the wider Sandman series. Overall, it's a thoughtful and visually engaging work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Death: The Time of Your Life?

A reader who enjoys Death: The Time of Your Life by Neil Gaiman likely appreciates fantasy with deep philosophical themes. Fans of Gaiman's The Sandman series or Terry Pratchett's Good Omens will find similar existential intrigue and character-driven storytelling. This book appeals to those who enjoy introspective and whimsical tales.

4.4

13,628 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

95

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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