Reviews

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman

ndbell80's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

I love these books! They are the epitome of cozy mystery! I think this one is probably my second favorite of the series after the first one. I love all of the personalities and I love knowing everyone so well at this point that I can know how they would respond in a certain situation! I am just so glad for these books!

emmaelise's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious

5.0

the_daydreamer's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative 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

emilybaker0's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

msmith10's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.25

jessie82's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

khopwood's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

lynsey23's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

megsbookshelf81's review against another edition

4.0

I sometimes wonder that I am too attached to these fictional OAPs for my own good. I don't know what I'll do if anything were to happen to the gang.
The scene with

Bogdan and Stephen 😭

absolutely broke me for a moment. 
These books are potentially one of my favourite series. 

katieb94's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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

5.0

The more time we spend with the Thursday Murder Club, the more we find out about their lives outside of it. Elizabeth’s husband Stephen’s dementia is getting worse, Joyce is enjoying having a dog, Ibrahim is getting close to criminals and Ron gets a new lease of life. 

I do think Alan is a silly name for a dog. 

In this book the gang are back trying to solve an unsolved murder, but also trying to stop the murder of one of their own! 

I really liked how the criminals in this story were actually redeemed and ended up being a great help. They rely on so many other people that at this rate the Thursday Murder Club have so many unofficial members! Joyce has probably flirted with all of them. 

This one didn’t make me laugh out loud like the second one did but I enjoyed the story a lot more. I felt like the inclusion of outside sources referencing the previous book made it feel much more like a follow on. 

At points I really felt for the characters and other moments where they really surprised me! 

Obviously I don’t want to give too much away but I did call one part of the story- not the resolution but one part. Everything points one way by the end. 

I really like this series and I can’t wait to read more! 

5/5 stars.