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Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Suicide, Grief, Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse
I did find that although the book made me smile a lot and was interesting, the tying together of all the loose ends becomes quite convoluted. I had to rewind a few times because I kept thinking "huh?" And then realised that yes, it was confusing with a lot of threads running at the same time that did and didn't overlap. Perhaps red-herrings but not quite. I eventually got it all but let me tell you, 10 mins after finishing the book, I couldn't tell you all the ins and outs without getting muddled again!
I found the regular references to DCI Chris' weight, his body and what he eats problematic. It was in no way sympathetic or necessary; it felt like casual fat shaming for the sake of some outdated comedy. Donna pretending the elevator wasn't working so he had to walk, Steven saying he could he could help him fix his belly at his gym when Chris was not even asking! I could go on and on. Don't get me wrong, we readers want to know our characters but I found this relentless and served no purpose; I wanted to protect him from further scrutiny from Richard Osman's pen!
Having worked in aged care for many years, I loved how thoughtful, realistic and unpatronising Richard Osman made his characters. Overall a pleasant read.
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Murder
Graphic: Death, Suicide
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Also, I know it's a murder mystery but I wasn't expecting so much casual death. Was a bit grim at times.
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Medical content, Dementia, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism
Graphic: Drug use, Violence, Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide
Graphic: Body shaming, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, Classism, Deportation
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Pregnancy
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Alcohol
Moderate: Suicide, Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Dementia, Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Grief, Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death