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elizaveta_reads 's review for:
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
emotional
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:
Complicated
This book tried to pack in a lot—too much, in my opinion. And I say this as someone who enjoys sprawling high fantasy worlds.
With so many characters, many of whom felt quite similar and lacked depth, it was difficult to keep track of who was who. The same goes for the multiple storylines and deaths, which often felt overly staged rather than naturally unfolding mysteries.
There was too much death for me to call this a lighthearted, fun read—but at the same time, not enough depth to make it truly intriguing or thought-provoking. I just couldn’t bring myself to care about the main mystery or feel invested in solving it. I considered DNF-ing a couple of times but decided to push through and give it another chance.
That said, I can see why others enjoy it. It’s written with love, and despite my frustrations, there were moments that made me giggle—and even a few that brought me to tears. It just wasn’t the book for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder
Moderate: Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Dementia, Grief
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War