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taylorfield's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
June Book Club Read
Long Story Short: When Joyce Meadowcroft is invited to join her retirement home's Thursday Murder Club, an eclectic group who investigate unsolved crimes, she jumps at the chance for a little adventure. Soon after, a murder occurs close to home, and the events that follow uproot secrets long hidden.
This story is a Matryoshka doll of novels - each revelation has another mystery inside. This is partially due to the sheer number of characters involved (24 listed in the Goodreads description, and I'm sure there are others). Considering the novel is titled The Thursday Murder Club and opens with Joyce being invited to join, I was surprised when there were so many POVs and side stories of many outside of the 4 in the group. I'm not fully on board with a few of the things that happened, but overall this was a fun (and funny) read that would also be good for a re-read. Several people in my book club say the series gets better as it goes along, with the fourth being the best, and I'd definitely be open to reading more about these characters.
CW: murder (obvi), suicide
Enjoyment: 4/5
Craft: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Long Story Short: When Joyce Meadowcroft is invited to join her retirement home's Thursday Murder Club, an eclectic group who investigate unsolved crimes, she jumps at the chance for a little adventure. Soon after, a murder occurs close to home, and the events that follow uproot secrets long hidden.
This story is a Matryoshka doll of novels - each revelation has another mystery inside. This is partially due to the sheer number of characters involved (24 listed in the Goodreads description, and I'm sure there are others). Considering the novel is titled The Thursday Murder Club and opens with Joyce being invited to join, I was surprised when there were so many POVs and side stories of many outside of the 4 in the group. I'm not fully on board with a few of the things that happened, but overall this was a fun (and funny) read that would also be good for a re-read. Several people in my book club say the series gets better as it goes along, with the fourth being the best, and I'd definitely be open to reading more about these characters.
CW: murder (obvi), suicide
Enjoyment: 4/5
Craft: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide
cloud_of_eden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol and Suicide
mels_booknook's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicide
quasinaut's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Well, this was a delight. I enjoyed getting to know this quirky, lovable cast of characters - the murder solving was just an intriguing bonus, for me. I particularly liked getting a mix of narrators so we could see different perceptions of the same event or character.
My only qualm, perhaps, is how the final third felt both convoluted and a bit rushed, though everything came together in the end.
My only qualm, perhaps, is how the final third felt both convoluted and a bit rushed, though everything came together in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Grief, Murder, and Suicide
Minor: Terminal illness
williamsdebbied's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
e_austin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
May be the series I’ve reread most this decade! The Thursday Murder Club and their adventures are always a delight, and a go-to comfort read for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Drug use and Murder
marinableu's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Dementia, Suicide, and Terminal illness
eloisetaylor's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicide and Medical content
gillianengelbrecht's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse and Pregnancy
burkhartsa's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
I love the characters in this book, the dry humor, and the many twists in a plot that remains accessible yet full of surprises. I also really enjoyed the many different view points and the short chapters that made it easy to pick this book up and read for a few minutes or a few hours. A perfect mystery for me (and really more than one mystery solved). I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicide