Reviews - The Thursday Murder Club

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The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman

3.85 AVERAGE

michielisa's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing

sashi_ca's review against another edition

3.25

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

kimindepen's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

iamthetot's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Wonderfully delightful. I only have a few criticisms personally, but it was an overall very strong first novel from the author. The mystery is pretty well crafted and there were many clues throughout to lead the characters, and the reader, on a chase.

The prose is fun and accessible, but not overly simplistic. It's full of British charm and effortless humour. The characters are so loveable - even the ones you love to hate. The entire concept for the novel is also so fun.

I wasn't completely sold on the first-person diary chapters and I did feel that the latter half of the book suffered from some pacing issues. In the grand scheme some minor complaints but it did stick out enough for me to not give it a 5/5 unfortunately.

Highly recommend for those who want a strangely cozy murder mystery, and doesn't mind being punched in the feels over and over.