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ijustreallyliketrees's review against another edition
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
4.75
Another outing with the Thursday Murder Club and once again I had a great time reading it. I adore these characters, and there was a perfect balance between the funny moments and the heartfelt sad moments. Looking forward to more TMC next year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Suicide
librariangeorgia'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
I adored this! I loved being back with what feels like familiar friends!
It's a lighthearted, cosy mystery that's not meant to be taken seriously. It's such an easy read and I love getting lost in their world.
I did guess the 'bad guy' and the twist in the end is kinda obvious - but I loved the story.
Really looking forward to the next instalment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Suicide, Dementia, Kidnapping, and Murder
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
sarasreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I just love this gang and these books. I don't read a ton of murder mysteries, but I never miss one of these. I just love these characters so much! I think this might be my least favorite so far, but it's still great, and the bar is very high. And I love that I've never guessed a twist yet! Three for three.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Dementia
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Murder
soph22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Dementia
cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I really love this series. The main characters are sweet, I love the stories that span the separate stand alone mysteries. This one wasn't quite as good, but still really good.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Suicide
bookishbutch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, and Murder
epellicci's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
**Thank you to Waterstones and Penguin Books for an ARC of this book in return for an honest review**
The Bullet that Missed has all the fun, warmth and familiarity of its predecessors while playing with ever higher stakes. Tackling a decade old cold case - the murder of journalist Bethany Waites - wrapped up in VAT fraud alongside characters from Elizabeth's past coming back to haunt her, The Bullet that Missed is a delicate web of plots coming together to create the perfect cosy crime adventure. In signature Osman style, it will keep you guessing as to how everything will fall into place until the very last pages. While I did find the "big reveal" a little rushed compared to previous books, the smaller discoveries in the build up felt much more organic. As usual, you are asked to suspend your belief a little, but this is easily done for the delightful characters. I loved that this time around readers get to see more of Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron participating in the detective work.
One of the central theme's to The Bullet that Missed is loneliness and friendship in old age. Osman has always had a talent for writing relationships that felt genuine and that you wanted to invest in, but in this book it feels even more pronounced. It was a highlight for me to read his ode to friendship, love, and vulnerability. This latest instalment of The Thursday Murder Club is a cosy evening with friends and superb story for fans to come back to.
The Bullet that Missed has all the fun, warmth and familiarity of its predecessors while playing with ever higher stakes. Tackling a decade old cold case - the murder of journalist Bethany Waites - wrapped up in VAT fraud alongside characters from Elizabeth's past coming back to haunt her, The Bullet that Missed is a delicate web of plots coming together to create the perfect cosy crime adventure. In signature Osman style, it will keep you guessing as to how everything will fall into place until the very last pages. While I did find the "big reveal" a little rushed compared to previous books, the smaller discoveries in the build up felt much more organic. As usual, you are asked to suspend your belief a little, but this is easily done for the delightful characters. I loved that this time around readers get to see more of Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron participating in the detective work.
One of the central theme's to The Bullet that Missed is loneliness and friendship in old age. Osman has always had a talent for writing relationships that felt genuine and that you wanted to invest in, but in this book it feels even more pronounced. It was a highlight for me to read his ode to friendship, love, and vulnerability. This latest instalment of The Thursday Murder Club is a cosy evening with friends and superb story for fans to come back to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Dementia, and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping
uranaishi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Sexual harassment
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