Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman

6 reviews

lcady23's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia

Minor: Child abuse and Violence

luxton's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

This was a solid third book in the Thursday Murder Club series. If you've read books 1 and 2 and liked them, chances are you'll enjoy this too. 

My one 'complaint' with Richard Osman's books is that the murder mystery plot feels a bit convoluted sometimes. It's not like a classic Arthur Conan Doyle story where the mystery is a puzzle the reader can solve if only they are clever enough. There's too much going on in the background.

That said, the fantastic characters carry the story through so it doesn't feel like a major problem. I still had a good time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Death, and Murder

Minor: Drug use and Child abuse

Steven's dementia is featured more heavily in this book. I found it a bit rough. I can imagine this would be a particularly difficult read if you have personal experience of a family member being affected by dementia

camoo3032's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I feel like Richard Osman is hitting his stride with this books. He weaves multiple storylines while keeping the characters just as rich, funny and loveable as ever. I love reading this series and I can't wait for the next one to come out.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Death, Drug use, Torture, Bullying, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Suicide, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Car accident, Blood, Cancer, and Domestic abuse

drraytay's review

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, and Physical abuse

fboschetti'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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

antoniac's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Dementia

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Child abuse