Things to do When You'd Rather be Dead - Michael Guillebeau

     Down and out, an ex-detective finds himself travelling around schools and fetes, peddling the wares of the local police district.

    His cross to bear, the death of his wife and daughter at the hands of the 'angel of mercy'. And the killing of a priest by his own hands.

     This book, whilst claiming to be a comedy fails at it. Don't get me wrong. It is a good read, but what comical moments there are, are overshadowed by the story itself.

    The plot-line and characters are strong, and it allows the story to flow seamlessly. 

    There are a handful of locations, that are returned to on numerous occasions, to allow the build up for the next part to come to life.

    The only downside, is that the title takes forever and a day to type.

Status: Completed

Rating: 4.4/5.0