Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

53 reviews

typegrace'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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gore, and Blood

hkburke2's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Enjoyed this one even more than the first, perhaps because I listened to this one? Nothing complicated, but I like it. I think I got some of the sarcasm/humor more reading it this way. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Murder, and Dementia

Minor: Blood, Fatphobia, Violence, and Gun violence

beca_reads's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

I way preferred this over the first book. This is a fun mystery and was exactly what I was looking for. It's slightly predictable with loveable characters ( I felt that the character's were better developed in this book). The only thing I wish is if there were less pop culture references.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Dementia, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, and Violence

cait's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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? Yes

5.0

 "More women are murdering people these days," says Joyce. "If you ignore the context, it is a real sign of progress."

Gosh, I love these characters and these mysteries. I really don't know how Osman manages to make these stories so emotional and so hilarious all at once, but reading these books feels so similar to spending an afternoon with my grandma after she's imbibed half a bottle of vodka and watched one too many episodes of Longmire on Netflix.

We follow this zany group of geriatric sleuths as yet another mystery falls into their laps. This time, we don't just have the local police department, but MI6, a school teacher turned drug tycoon, revenge, and the power of social media.

I can't give much detail without spoiling previous events, but all of our (surviving) characters are back and their relationships and depth is unparalleled. You will laugh. You will wonder. You will feel the bone-deep ache of sorrow. You will have a great time and, when it's over, you'll check the release date for book three and find out it comes out in September 2022 and text your cousin and she'll scream and you'll scream and it'll be wonderful. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Dementia, Blood, Drug use, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Murder, Violence, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

kimveach's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

I enjoyed reading the first book but found listening to the second book to be even better.

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Medical trauma, Dementia, Medical content, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

honeycrispp'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Death

Moderate: Dementia

Minor: Death, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood

ramreadsagain's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.75

A brilliant sequel to The Thursday Murder Club. Couldn’t really ask for more from a comedic thriller. Loved it and I’m so excited for the third one (out in September ‘22 apparently!)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia

Minor: Blood

freyalh's review against another edition

funny hopeful mysterious sad 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Blood, Gun violence, and Death

nicoles_reading_corner's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful mysterious reflective tense 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

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

rhosynmd's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious tense 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? No

4.25

When the meaning behind the title is revealed…well, it broke my heart a little.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Gun violence

Moderate: Dementia