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Der Donnerstagsmordclub oder Ein Teufel stirbt immer zuletzt by Richard Osman
52 reviews
toreadforpleasure's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Our four favourites -Joyce, Ron, Elizabeth and Ibrahim - are back to solve the murder of their friend, who appears to have got caught up in drug dealing, questionable antiques and other sorts of trouble. We meet new characters and say goodbye to ‘old’ ones. It has a perfect balance of being character-driven and a suspenseful, action-packed plotline. I was pleased it was left open-ended for further instalments, as I have come to adore this heartwarming series.
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gun violence and Violence
laurensm_th's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Terminal illness, Violence, and Murder
ksgoetz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Suicide and Violence
l1brarygirl's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Dementia, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, and Suicide
Minor: Animal death
maggies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Dementia
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Violence
growintogardens's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Dementia and Death
Moderate: Violence, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia
cait's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Suicide, Terminal illness, Trafficking, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Chronic illness, Drug use, Violence, Animal death, Blood, Dementia, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Murder
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.25
“There are so many ways to die when you're almost eighty, it seems unfair to add murder to the list.”
I enjoyed the first three books of this series, so it comes as no surprise that I wanted to read the newest sequel sooner than later. Add the fact that reading this sequel ment that I would have read at least one of the mystery/thriller nominations for the Goodreads Choice Awards, and I decided to not pospone reading The Last Devil To Die any longer. And of course I ended up having a great time reading it! I do have to say that the focus in this fourth book seems to be a bit different than the previous books... It seems like the story pays a lot more attention to the cast of characters and their interactions than to the actual case they are investigating. Not a bad thing, because I did love spending more time with them, but I also kind of wish their would have been more focus on the actual mystery itself and them solving it. Sure, the banter is there and there are plenty of hilarious moments (and other unexpected ones that were profoundly sad). Sure, the cast once again finds lots of clever ways to best the police and do their own investigation instead. But somehow, it just all felt like it was somewhat pushed into the background by certain other topics. Those are only minor niggles though, and there is no denying that The Last Devil To Die was another more than solid sequel. The wait for the next book is going to be a long one though, because it seems that the author is going to write something different instead...
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicide, Chronic illness, Dementia, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Animal death, Murder, Terminal illness, Trafficking, Violence, Death, and Grief
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Blood, Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Terminal illness, Murder, Violence, Suicide, and Trafficking
Minor: Alcohol
smemmott's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Gun violence