Reviews

Torstain murhakerho by Richard Osman

rocketbeard's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad slow-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

4.5

eeclayton's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

I don't understand the hype. There's an okay mystery but it's buried beneath an abundance of hasty character studies, obvious red herrings and scenes where nothing happens and characters sit around sharing info that we already know. Also, it's unrealistic how the group gets away with all the meddling in police business. I'm not interested in continuing with the series. 

ciara_sandquest's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.5

dyrannosaur's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

abbieheaney's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious tense 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

schmikeyschmid's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.75

sarahwarah's review against another edition

5.0

Curmudgeon cozy comedy mystery. Loved it! Funny. Smart. I got to feel smart about figuring out something’s but surprises unfolded all along the way. 
Can’t wait to read more!

laurenpellatt's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-paced

3.0

lafmolnb's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.75

bloodmaarked's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

recently i’ve been on the verge of a reading slump, with me not having been blown away or massively enthusiastic about my recent and current reads. in fact, i had to DNF a book because of it (Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century by kehinde andrews, which i do plan to go back to). so i really needed a book to pull me back from the edge, something brilliant that could excite me. and on top of that, i wanted to try and limit myself to books that i already own. i hoped that the thursday murder club would be a good bet, given the constant praise and massive impact it’s had, and thankfully, joyfully, it absolutely lived up to the hype.

✧ full review on my tumblr ✧