Another amazing book by A.M. Jenkins, this one follows a demon--the original, fallen-angel New Testament types, not these weird-ass horned beasts you've got running around now--who decides to find out why people sin by taking over the body of a teenage boy who had two seconds left on the clock. As he learns more about human nature, and fears "The Boss" will come after him, he gains a new-found appreciation for mankind.
The plot is well-written, though character development for all but the demon is lacking. To be fair, the book's about him from his point of view and there's not much to do with other people. However, it's more than made up for with some great metaphorical imagery and ponderings on life and it's fair share of humor as well. The language manages to find a balance between realism and flowery, Shakespearean tone, and it's very consistent.
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