Death Makes a Mistake by William P. McGivern

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Author McGivern, William P., 1921-1982
Title Death Makes a Mistake
Note Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Death Makes a Mistake" by William P. McGivern is a comedic fantasy novel written in the early 1940s. The story centers around Reggie Van Fiddler, a man who finds himself confronted by Mr. Demise, an agent of Death, who informs him that his time is up. The narrative explores themes of fate, the absurdity of life and death, and the concept of destiny while blending humor with existential musings. The plot follows Reggie as he attempts to navigate the bizarre encounter with Mr. Demise, who is surprisingly inexperienced and clumsy in his duties. Initially convinced that he is being followed by an Axis agent, Reggie's worries soon turn to panic when he learns that Mr. Demise is indeed an agent of Death, sent to escort him to the afterlife. As Reggie devises a plan to elude Death by getting Mr. Demise drunk, the story evolves into a hilariously chaotic chase filled with witty dialogue. Ultimately, Reggie manages to convince Mr. Demise of a mistake in the death assignment, leading to a comical resolution involving a suggestion to find Hitler, thus incorporating dark humor into the narrative's address of mortality and fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 32880
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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