Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

75 reviews

thisgirlreads_yay's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious sad tense 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Violence

jlaz_13's review

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Suicide, and Death

Minor: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Blood, and Sexism

miniingrid's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Murder, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Minor: Blood, Death, Pregnancy, Addiction, and Alcohol

sunny_bumblebee's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Violence, Death, Grief, Terminal illness, Murder, Suicide, and Gun violence

hamiltonbex's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.75

It took me a little while to get into this one. I found the writing style a bit jarring at first and it felt a bit slow to begin with. However, I'm glad I persevered as I did start to enjoy it before long and really warmed to the main characters (and some of the secondary characters). It's a fun, lighthearted murder mystery with a couple of plot lines that keep you guessing all the way through. A few red herrings are thrown in for good measure. It feels very cosy, like it belongs on daytime TV and much of its charm comes from the four elderly main characters, who each have distinct personalities. An enjoyable read, I think I'd pick up more in the series. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Suicide, and Murder

ladythana's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Grief

Moderate: Death and Dementia

Minor: Gun violence, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Violence

ashleyjean6's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

Absolutely brilliant writing, fabulous character development, wonderful sense of humor! It deals with some gritty topics, but it's always a pleasure to read. Witty, intelligent, thought provoking and fun. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Blood, Child death, Suicide, Dementia, Murder, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Violence

strawbz444's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Suicide, Murder, Death, and Fatphobia

marioosa517's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad 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, Fatphobia, Death, Grief, Dementia, and Suicide

Moderate: Violence, Religious bigotry, and Drug use

Minor: Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Child death

bronzel's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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: Grief, Death, and Suicide

Moderate: Racism, Violence, Murder, Body shaming, Terminal illness, Dementia, and Xenophobia

Minor: Alcohol, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, Gun violence, and Blood