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We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

11 reviews

jennifermreads's review

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

I have enjoyed Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club books so much they have made him an auto-read author for me. Of course, when he announced he was going to take a break from Thursday Murder Club, I was a bit reluctant: I love those characters and all the shenanigans they get up to while solving the latest murder that plops in their laps. But, like I said, Osman has become an auto-read so I had to give We Solve Murders a fair shot. 

Turns out that Richard Osman has one heck of a knack for creating characters that are fun, loveable, quirky, interesting, complex, and, for the bad guys, a little suspicious while also seeming so innocent. The style and delivery of the plot of We Solve Murders was different from his previous books. So, it was a little jarring but also helped me to remember I was not reading a Thursday Murder Club book. 

With his trademark awesome characters and a plot that kept me guessing, and a resolution that surprised me, I’ll be back for the next installment of We Solve Murders--after the next promised Thursday Murder Club book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Murder

Moderate: Drug use, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer

greendog95's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Murder

Moderate: Vomit and Stalking

Minor: Cancer and Sexual content

prairieraven's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

hakins259'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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Death, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

emmajh91's review

lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

sparklefarm's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

When I started, my thought was, "This isn't as immediately charming as Thursday Murder Club" but that feedback was quickly forgotten as I was swept into this world with equally memorable and lovable characters. Some small quibbles about the many Britishisms that the supposedly American characters say, but honestly I probably wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't been listening to the audiobook. Osman has a knack for creating delightful characters --even villains!-- with the most lovable, or at least relatable, idiosyncrasies. And a plot that kept me guessing. Well friggin done. Bravo on a great start to a new series - I can't wait for the next release.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Cancer, Drug use, and Terminal illness

himpersonal's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a lot of fun, and I'll be looking forward to the next one while catching up on Osman's other prior works. I especially enjoyed the bit on the Irish talk show. A couple of red herrings that I actually thought weakened the book, but overall, it was entertaining and the relationships between Amy and Steve and Amy and Adam were great. All we now need is a relationship between Steve and Adam, which I suspect will develop over time. Hope to see Rosie come back in the future as well. She was a really great pal!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

kimveach's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

I love this author, especially when I can listen to his writing with an excellent narrator.  This story jumps in with murders, money laundry, assassins-for-hire, and wonderful characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Cancer

bookb1itch's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

What fun!  I hope Mr Osman manages to keep both series going, but as long as he writes his brand of humour and human collection, I will be reading - and sharing.  Please keep Rosie in the mix, and there just aren't enough crazy Dutchmen like Henk in current fiction.  Highly recommended - and i'm about to gift a copy to my own crazy Dutch dad.  He's going to love it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Gun violence and Kidnapping

Minor: Cancer, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

purplepenning's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

Great fun! A globetrotting mystery adventure with a quirky cast that includes a frighteningly competent body guard, her curmudgeonly ex-copper father-in-law, her high-rolling author client, plus bosses and bad guys, celebrities and wannabes, a cat called Trouble and a pub quiz team. You might have some of the mystery solved by the end, but Osman's writing is so compelling you'll read at a gallop and be happy for the ride. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Confinement, and Death of parent