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Death: The Time of Your Life

Death of the Endless #2 / 2
by Neil Gaiman, Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, Mark Pennington
Death: The Time of Your Life (Death of the Endless #2) by Neil Gaiman, Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, Mark Pennington
  ★ 8.34 / 3
1★2★3★4★5★6★17★18★9★110★

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, Chris Bachalo and Mark Pennington.

Death incarnate, as defined by master storyteller Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN), is a genuinely likeable young girl with a fondness for ankhs who truly cares about people. It's small wonder then that when a rising star of the music world wrestles with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into the realm of Death that Death herself should make an appearance. A practical, honest, and intelligent story that illuminates "the miracle of death."

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Category: Fantasy, Comics
Release date: 1996

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Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is a storyteller whose work effortlessly bridges the realms of mythology, fantasy, and reality. Known for his uniquely poetic prose and his ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, Gaiman’s books have captivated readers of all ages. With a career spanning novels, short stories, graphic novels, and even television, his writing is celebrated for its dark yet whimsical tone, its profound insight into human nature, and its masterful weaving of mythological and fantastical elements.

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Born in Portchester, England, in 1960, Gaiman grew up with a voracious appetite for books, with a particular fondness for fantasy, horror, and the classics. His early exposure to mythology, fairy tales, and comic books would later influence much of his writing, where ancient gods, creatures of lore, and the magic of storytelling find their way into modern-day worlds. His professional journey began in journalism before he transitioned into writing fiction.

His breakthrough came with Neverwhere, a novel that transports readers to a hidden, darkly enchanting underworld beneath London. From there, he continued to craft stories that blended the surreal with the everyday, from the haunting beauty of American Gods to the thought-provoking Good Omens (co-written with Terry Pratchett). His work explores the intersections of myth, identity, and the thin lines between the seen and unseen, always with a deft touch of wit and wisdom.

What makes Gaiman’s writing stand out is his ability to create worlds that feel both timeless and startlingly immediate. His characters—whether gods, ghosts, or ordinary people—are deeply human in their struggles, desires, and fears. The atmosphere in his books lingers long after the final page, a testament to his rare gift of writing stories that are both sweeping and intimate, fantastical and grounded. Whether it’s the young boy facing impossible odds in The Graveyard Book or the complex tapestry of deities in American Gods, Gaiman’s worlds feel like places readers can almost touch, places where myth and reality blend seamlessly.

Gaiman’s influence stretches far beyond the pages of his books. His work has been adapted into graphic novels, films, and TV shows, with American Gods and Good Omens among the most notable. His distinct voice has earned him numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Awards, and his contribution to literature and pop culture continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

One of Gaiman's most cherished quotes captures the essence of his approach to storytelling: “I believe that it is important to tell stories, especially in difficult times.” This belief runs through every page of his writing, where the act of storytelling itself is both an escape and a revelation, offering readers not only new worlds but new ways of seeing their own.

From the whimsical to the profound, Neil Gaiman’s writing invites readers into imaginative spaces where the rules of reality bend and twist, and where the unexpected always lurks just around the corner. His stories continue to inspire generations, confirming his place as one of today’s most influential and beloved authors.

Death of the Endless

Death of the Endless consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Death: The High Cost of Living (Death of the Endless #1)
  ★ 8.50 / 4
Death: The Time of Your Life (Death of the Endless #2)
  ★ 8.34 / 3


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