Brian Rea

Delightful.

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

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.

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.