Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

113 reviews

thoseoldcrows23's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

 I didn't like this one quite as much as the first book, but its a close thing. I just love these characters so much and Osman does an excellent job balancing humor and sorrow. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Dementia

Moderate: Medical content

kajoreads's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

The characters felt well fleshed out. There were a lot of them, but the author handled it well. I actually enjoyed this better than the first book.

About the Finnish translation & audiobook: Mun mielestä käännös oli hyvin onnistunut, ei ainakaan kuulostanut tönköltä. Toimi hyvin äänikirjana. Lukijalla oli kyllä aika unettava ääni, nukahdin useampana iltana ennen kuin ehdin pistää paussille :D

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, Death, Dementia, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Grief, Medical content, and Gore

Minor: Alcohol and Mental illness

angelarrrgh's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Dementia

barbarella85's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Dementia and Trafficking

notsailingalone's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Just as enjoyable as the first one. Sure, there are a few plot holes but the characters are incredibly charming, the stakes always feel real, and it's written well. Another perfect cosy mystery. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Dementia, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence and Grief

Minor: Body shaming

bronzel's review

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Dementia, and Grief

Moderate: Death, Murder, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Minor: Cursing and Alcohol

helen777's review

funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Murder, Drug use, and Dementia

apersonfromflorida's review

adventurous 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Gun violence

Moderate: Violence, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug use

jlaz_13's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Gun violence

Moderate: Dementia, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use

cawilliams29's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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 characters. The plot is interesting, the twists and mysteries keep me engaged and the action adds some adventure and fun to the narrative but overall the character portraits and development, the relationship between these people, that's what makes this book what it is.

Following these four people who feel completely fleshed out, they live seperate lives from each other and even from the book itself, it truly feels like each of them were taken from our world and popped together in Coopers chase to see what trouble they'd get up to.

The vulnerability and struggle Ibrahim goes through in this story and the support and love of this friends.

The connection between Ron and the people he loves, his grandson bringing out the child in all of them.

The strength and independence of Elizabeth being broken down by finally realised she can depend on her friends. The stunningly, heartbreaking tender relationship between her and Steven.

Bogdan, everyone loves Bogdan. His friendship with Steven keeping him with us a little longer.

And of course Joyce. Always joyful, always underestimated and always up to mischief.

I love following these people as they go on the adventures of a lifetime, teaching us that no matter how old you get, you always have more to learn, more to do and more to love.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Drug use, and Murder

Moderate: Violence and Gun violence