Death Wins a Goldfish: Reflections from a Grim Reaper's Yearlong Sabbatical

By Brian Rea

Even Death cares about his work-life balance...

Death never takes a day off. Until he gets a letter from the HR department insisting he use up his accrued vacation time, that is. In this humorous and heartfelt book from beloved illustrator Brian Rea, readers take a peek at Death's journal entries as he documents his mandatory sabbatical in the world of the living. From sky diving to online dating, Death is determined to try it all! Death Wins a Goldfish is an important reminder to the overstressed, overworked, and overwhelmed that everyone—even Death—deserves a break once in a while.

If you enjoyed Brian Rea's work in Mary Karr's The Liars' Club: A Memoir or in the New York Times' popular Modern Love column you'll love his delightful illustrations of Death in this funny, heartfelt collection of works.

This book is a great gift or self-purchase if you're looking for:

• Funny Books
• Funny Comics
• Humor Books

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Feb 5, 2019
• ISBN: 9781452182247

Brian Rea

Brian Rea currently lives in Stockholm with his wife and two sons and eats far too many baked goods. He is an internationally exhibited artist and the official illustrator of the New York Times column "Modern Love." He is the author of Death Wins a Goldfish and Avoid This.

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Reviews for Death Wins a Goldfish

[livingtech_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Read in a couple of sittings. This was amusing at times. Death’s life felt lonely.

[cygnoir_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was charmed by Rea's depiction of Death, who is no more morbid than any of us. And how smitten Death is by the titular goldfish! As a child, I had a goldfish I adored so much I walked with him in our small town's pet parade, clutching the tiny bowl, careful not to spill or jostle. Reading this graphic novel evoked the same feeling of delight, a rush of pleasure evoked by the simplest enjoyment.

[villemezbrown · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Death takes a holiday and does every stupid thing people do on vacations, with pretty much the same result. Neither funny nor insightful. The art varies from simple to childlike.Not for me.