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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
roseltov's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A funny, lighthearted, mostly carefully and considerately written book. Most of the characters are really well observed. It moves quickly and has a really engaging structure.
A really loving portrayal of friendships and relationships.
Osman handled the book's one fat character disappointingly though- something to be aware of.
A really loving portrayal of friendships and relationships.
Osman handled the book's one fat character disappointingly though- something to be aware of.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming
There's such care in how the older characters are portrayed in this book. But 0 care to how the fat guy is portrayed. This is nothing new, it won't be a surprise to anyone fat reading this book, but it's just something to watch out for.exmareadastra's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Murder, and Suicide
julied's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- 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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Death, Dementia, Grief, Murder, and Suicide
birdbrainbooks's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.75
I absolutely enjoyed every minute of this book. Hands-down my favorite set of characters that I’ve met in a long time. The vibe is basically Louise Penny meets A Man Called Ove. Four funny and clever septuagenarians living within a retirement community have a murder club that meets on Thursdays to discuss cold cases—until a fresh case falls in their lap.
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So much dark humor as well as moments of sudden depth (and, sudden death😅). As delightful as it is, definitely beware as bodies do start falling with wild abandon and there’s a fairly casual attitude towards suicide. The cases themselves were perhaps a tad convoluted but that didn’t ultimately take away from my overall massive enjoyment. Can’t wait to read more in the series.
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So much dark humor as well as moments of sudden depth (and, sudden death😅). As delightful as it is, definitely beware as bodies do start falling with wild abandon and there’s a fairly casual attitude towards suicide. The cases themselves were perhaps a tad convoluted but that didn’t ultimately take away from my overall massive enjoyment. Can’t wait to read more in the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Death, Dementia, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia
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