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kimi72714's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I really loved this book! The characters were so compassionately written and so real! I laughed out loud, I gasped, my heart broke, and I told anyone who would listen what was happening in the plot at that point.
I don't often like mystery books, but I enjoyed this one. It was light hearted enough for me, a raging empath, to read before bed. And the women were actually three dimensional characters: a welcome change in crime fiction.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an upbeat mystery, or someone who wants to dive back into reading again.
I don't often like mystery books, but I enjoyed this one. It was light hearted enough for me, a raging empath, to read before bed. And the women were actually three dimensional characters: a welcome change in crime fiction.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an upbeat mystery, or someone who wants to dive back into reading again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Dementia, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Gun violence, Grief, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness
Most of the content warnings are implied because it is a crime fiction novel, and most are handled well within the context. These themes are lighter than in many other crime novels, but they are still present.starrygoldeneyes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Dementia, Death, Murder, Grief, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Medical content, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Child death, Gun violence, Rape, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death
sheryl_macca's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I don't know why I expected anything else but The Thursday Murder Club had me literally laughing out loud 4 times in the first chapter!
After the initial surprise at the witty tone I settled in and enjoyed the plot, the characters and the writing until the very end. Despite its lightheartedness and humour the club take on multiple murders, dealing with organised crime, large corporations and disgruntled officers. There's even a sit in protest at one point. There's plenty of mystery and emotion, a little suspense, a twist or two and plenty fodder for many more books from the Thursday Murder Club.
Throughout the book there is a more serious thread of justice and a distinct but friendly warning never to underestimate pensioners. Thursday Murder Club is respectful of the older generation, of grief, of loneliness and of community. We are always laughing with and not at and we are always empathising not sympathising.
The story isn't without darkness but it's never gratuitous.
I loved it and I can't wait for the next book.
After the initial surprise at the witty tone I settled in and enjoyed the plot, the characters and the writing until the very end. Despite its lightheartedness and humour the club take on multiple murders, dealing with organised crime, large corporations and disgruntled officers. There's even a sit in protest at one point. There's plenty of mystery and emotion, a little suspense, a twist or two and plenty fodder for many more books from the Thursday Murder Club.
Throughout the book there is a more serious thread of justice and a distinct but friendly warning never to underestimate pensioners. Thursday Murder Club is respectful of the older generation, of grief, of loneliness and of community. We are always laughing with and not at and we are always empathising not sympathising.
The story isn't without darkness but it's never gratuitous.
I loved it and I can't wait for the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Animal death, Medical content, Terminal illness, Suicide, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, and Rape
pipa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Death
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Chronic illness, Suicide, and Grief
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