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kilkenni's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A must read for any fan of British murder mystery shows. It has all the elements, but in a literary form. The characters are, of course, the main focus and point of this novel, but I loved the plot too. It had a good share of unexpected twists, confusing moments, and suspenseful scenes. You quickly get hooked up, so it's a very pleasant and fast read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Death, and Suicide
Minor: Alcohol, Dementia, and Medical content
sobo31's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Death, Dementia, and Grief
Minor: Medical content, Rape, Drug use, Animal death, Gun violence, and Pregnancy
ndpmclean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What a fun story! It's certainly had some agatha Christie Miss Marple vibes going on, and it was interesting how everything was wrapped up. I feel like the sequel will continue off some of this story. I will seek out the sequel this year for sure.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Dementia, Grief, Suicide, Murder, Chronic illness, and Child death
mcfade28's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A very good debut mystery from celebrity Richard Osman. A group of pensioners try to solve a local murder is the premise and it is entertaining throughout. The mystery was compelling but the resolution left me feeling oddly dissatisfied.
I also felt there were too many point of view characters... you had the pensioners of course, 2 police officers who I actually liked then about 4 or 5 others who were important to the plot, but I think we could have done without following, especially at the start when the new characters were coming thick and fast.
Overall I liked it but felt there was definitely room for improvement and will pick up the sequel at some stage.
Feb 24 re read
Preferred it more this time round. Audiobook was good.
I also felt there were too many point of view characters... you had the pensioners of course, 2 police officers who I actually liked then about 4 or 5 others who were important to the plot, but I think we could have done without following, especially at the start when the new characters were coming thick and fast.
Overall I liked it but felt there was definitely room for improvement and will pick up the sequel at some stage.
Feb 24 re read
Preferred it more this time round. Audiobook was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Dementia
abicaro17's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Its ok. The characters are underdeveloped and boring. The plot only makes sense like half the time. There are some funny/cute moments but they're generally overshadowed by shitty plot or bad character arcs. This book had potential but its kinda a flop.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Blood, Murder, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Classism, Death, Dementia, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Stalking, Suicide, and Violence
singalana's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
Mutkikas ja elämänmakuinen “cozy crime”. Kirjaa voisi ehkä parhaiten kuvailla hyvän mielen dekkariksi. Kirjailija on minulle uusi tuttavuus, mutta jos tähän kirjaan tykästyy, sarjassa on julkaistu jo neljä osaa.
Torstain murhakerho kertoo Kentissä sijaitsevassa eläkeläiskylässä asuvasta neljästä ystävyksestä, jotka kokoontuvat joka torstai ratkomaan ratkaisematta jääneitä rikoksia. Kun kylässä tapahtuu murha, tarjoaa se mukavaa vaihtelua vanhojen tapausten kaiveluun.
Kirjassa on useita eri kertojia, joten lukija saa yllin kyllin perspektiivejä tapahtumien tarkasteluun. Lisäksi kertojan ääni on välillä myös kaikkitietävä, joten luvuissa päästään sukeltamaan usean hahmon pään sisälle. Pääasiassa seurataan neljää eläkeläiskylässä asuvaa iäkkäämpää miestä ja naista, sekä kahta poliisia. Hahmot ovat hyvin luotuja, ja jokaisella on omat erityispiirteensä.
Itse kirjassa riittää mysteerejä ratkottavaksi: sekä tuoreita että vanhoja. Välillä mysteerien juonenkäänteet ja niihin liittyvät hahmot tuppaavat menemään sekaisin, ja etenkin kirjan loppupuolella kun asiat alkavat selvitä, on syytä kiinnittää huomioita siihen kuka teki mitäkin. Tästä ja perspektiivien ajoittaisesta sekavuudesta rokotin vähän arvosanasta.
Hyvää kirjassa on hahmojen välinen ystävyys. Katkeransuloista on myös muistutus siitä, että kaikki meistä ovat kuolevaisia, ja kirjassa hyvästelläänkin useampi henkilö. Puolessa välissä juoni ehkä hieman laahasi, ja loppu oli ehkä turhankin monimutkainen. Kuitenkin koska pidin tästä osasta ja tämä on sarjan ensimmäinen kirja, voin antaa vielä seuraavallekin mahdollisuuden. Kaiken kaikkiaan kirja oli kuitenkin viihdyttävä, vaikka ei täysosuma ollutkaan.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Medical content, Violence, Death, Murder, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Grief, and Dementia
extraterrestrialcrisis's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
First book of the year and it SLAPPED. I was so entranced that I missed train stop.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, and Dementia
te_ss_i's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Religious bigotry, Body shaming, Dementia, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Suicide
astoriareader's review
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
SYNOPSIS:
- Four residents of a nice retirement village meet to discuss unsolved crimes on Thursdays. The four residents are Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim, and Joyce, and they are all septuagenarians.
- When a real murder happens, the group works together to solve it.
MY THOUGHTS
- This was an excellent cozy mystery with a unique premise. I enjoyed all the characters, and the writing is great, too. The writing is witty & entertaining, and overall, it was a fun read.
- The story is mostly told in third person narrative, but some chapters, which are presented as Joyce’s diary entries, are first person POV.
- Charming, engaging read, and I adored all the members of the Thursday Murder Club. I hope I can find an equally amusing group when I am older & living in a retirement village.
- There’s lot of red herrings, and there are a lot of characters. It took me a little bit to get all the names straight.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️excellent cozy mystery with elderly folks as the main characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Dementia and Grief
ms_elchert's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Grief, Murder, Chronic illness, Death, and Medical content
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death