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A review by xta_07
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A lighthearted murder mystery that mainly takes place in a retirement home. This book kept me guessing until the very end who the murderer was, and what their motive might have been.
Not my normal cup of tea, it was a super fun jaunt and a delight to read. While I would say this is mainly a comedy and I laughed out loud several times while reading. I could tell that this story was written with great love, and I never felt like the characters were being made fun of for being out of touch, or older. I also loved that the author took time to explore tender moments, and that he took great care with what life looks like when your loved ones are dying.
Not my normal cup of tea, it was a super fun jaunt and a delight to read. While I would say this is mainly a comedy and I laughed out loud several times while reading. I could tell that this story was written with great love, and I never felt like the characters were being made fun of for being out of touch, or older. I also loved that the author took time to explore tender moments, and that he took great care with what life looks like when your loved ones are dying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Dementia, Grief, and Misogyny