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beccaand'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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Bullying and Drug use
alba_marie's review against another edition
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death and Suicide
jodar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
Another fun and funny crime investigation by this tight-knit group of four English retirees. They again draw on their life experience and diverse skills to uncover the mysteries of an old crime.
There's a bit of black humour, though nothing too dark. There's also nothing profound about the novel, but that's not the point of it anyway; it's just a bit of fun light reading.
There's a bit of black humour, though nothing too dark. There's also nothing profound about the novel, but that's not the point of it anyway; it's just a bit of fun light reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
alivictoria14's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
5.0
A wonderful book with so many twists and turns. Excellent 3rd book in the series and I cant wait for the 4th!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Minor: Drug use and Blood
georgie_mb's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
Even though this book isn’t perfection, I can’t not give it a 5 stars!
The gang are back and better than ever, especially when there is a real threat towards them. We also saw a lot of characters returning from book two, which made this even more of an ensemble piece.
I did guess one of the people involved, but when it came to the actual murderer I was completely blown away by the reveal! There were so many fun twists and turns, and wrapped up in the brilliant comic clever writing that makes Osman’s books so special. You just fall in love with all the characters, even the bad ones.
There were a couple of situations that wrapped up a little too neatly for my liking, which normally would annoy me, but I still absolutely loved this enough to give it a 5 stars. This series is the perfect cosy read, and will forever be one of my faves.
The gang are back and better than ever, especially when there is a real threat towards them. We also saw a lot of characters returning from book two, which made this even more of an ensemble piece.
I did guess one of the people involved, but when it came to the actual murderer I was completely blown away by the reveal! There were so many fun twists and turns, and wrapped up in the brilliant comic clever writing that makes Osman’s books so special. You just fall in love with all the characters, even the bad ones.
There were a couple of situations that wrapped up a little too neatly for my liking, which normally would annoy me, but I still absolutely loved this enough to give it a 5 stars. This series is the perfect cosy read, and will forever be one of my faves.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
aileron'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Dementia, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Suicide
ewalkergrace's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Drug use, Suicide, and Kidnapping
anna_hepworth's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
As with the other books in the series, we get twisty twisty mystery, shades of Elizabeth's shady past, and a range of small exitements for the core four characters. I love that while there are police involved, they aren't the important characters. I also love that we have elderly main characters who are honest about need for companionship and are actively interested in exploring options.
I like Osman's characters better than I like their plots. I'm intrigued by the plots, but I also hit a 'eh, bored' point where I feel that attempts are made to add too many details.
And, particularly in this one, I didn't believe the culpability of the criminal. I fully believe I was supposed to accept them as The One, but it was unconvincing. The take down, in a nicely twisted modern adaptation of an Agatha Christie 'gather them all in a room', while tidying up many plot threads, didn't help there, because too much time is spent on the surroundings.
I like Osman's characters better than I like their plots. I'm intrigued by the plots, but I also hit a 'eh, bored' point where I feel that attempts are made to add too many details.
And, particularly in this one, I didn't believe the culpability of the criminal. I fully believe I was supposed to accept them as The One, but it was unconvincing. The take down, in a nicely twisted modern adaptation of an Agatha Christie 'gather them all in a room', while tidying up many plot threads, didn't help there, because too much time is spent on the surroundings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Drug use
content warnings as per standard gritty murder mystery.hshoue's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
The best one yet! Richard Osman's writing and plot mechanics get better with each book. And the Thursday Murder Club gang becomes more precious and more like a group of old friends you get to be part of for a while with each read. I know I'll find myself returning again and again to get a cup of tea from Joyce and watch the gang solve murders as well as find that love and friendship win out at the end of the day.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Murder
One of the side characters is experiencing Alzheimer's, which might be tough or emotional for readers with personal experience with that disease.