Peter Brown is an intern at the worst hospital in Manhattan. He also has a secret – he used to be a killer for the mafia, but after a conflict with them, he turned to the police and became a part of Federal Witness Relocation Program in exchange for some useful information about his former bosses. Now his past comes back to haunt him, when someone recognizes him at the hospital. Peter realizes that only hours or minutes can be between him and death.
Beat The Reaper is written from two perspectives – one chapter is in the present, the next is in the past. Both parts are equally entertaining, and both are treated with the same dose of great dark humor. Its gruesome, and filled with sharp dialogue, so only lovers of good old dark humor will enjoy it. It’s also filled with action, and mind you – you never know what’s around the next corner.
The medical staff included in the book was an interesting addition. The ending seemed a little rush, but there was a great medical twist, so I can forgive that.
All in all, the books was amazing. And amazingly irreverent. Sometimes totally ridiculous, sometimes disturbing, but a page-turner at all times. Despite the dark topic, it was a relief after We need to talk about Kevin. It was irreverent, and funny, and unique, and all a dark comedy should be. Recommended.
My Rating – 7/10
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