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Death Of A Salesman

Arthur Miller

Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman. Compass Books. New York, N.Y. 1967

Death of a Salesman is a book of mystery, betrayal, and murder. This

horrific glimpse into reality has been capturing the minds of adults

and teens since it was published in 1983. Arthur Miller and his

brilliant choice of words has been keeping the readers on the edge of

their seats throughout the end.

The story, Death of a Salesman, is about a salesman named Gilbert who

walks the dark streets of Miami. He carries his two brief cases as he

walks through the light of the street lamps. Gilbert used to have a

family and a home, but now that his daughter and wife were murdered he

is alone. His old home is now nothing but a lonely house.

He walks the streets in desperation to sell his possessions, hoping if

he does he could find who had taken his family from him. One night in

an alley, he finds a dog. Looking at the dog, Gilbert feels a sense of

comfort. He brings his new friend home and decides to name him

Everson.

Gilbert and Everson discover something alarming about the death of

Gilbert's family. The more he sells his possessions, the more he

discovers. The more he discovers, the more dangerous things become.

Until one night he is found dead, murdered in his house. Who murdered

him? Only Everson knows.

Arthur Miller’s captivating story, Death of a Salesman, has some slow

parts to it, but it still comes across as entertaining and

suspenseful. People who like intense books will find this book fun to

read, but other people may look for a more calm and restful book.

3 out of 5 stars

Contributed by A. Knight

April 25th, 2011