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A review by bel017
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
It was so fun to catch up with the gang again. I found this plot slightly less convoluted than the first book, which I really appreciated.
I did not like Joyce wishing there'd be a flood somewhere else, for her entertainment. Floods are destructive, tragic, and most likely to kill animals and children. I know it was just a passing comment, but it sat poorly to me. Also, I found some of the characters (including Joyce) sounded a bit too dippy at times. There can be humour in treating the horrific as if it were ordinary but at times it came across as dim rather than funny.
Other than that, I found it to be an excellent, pacey, read. Lots of twists, turns, and shenanigans, mixed with painful and poignant thoughts on aging, and dementia.
I can't wait for the next one.
I did not like Joyce wishing there'd be a flood somewhere else, for her entertainment. Floods are destructive, tragic, and most likely to kill animals and children. I know it was just a passing comment, but it sat poorly to me. Also, I found some of the characters (including Joyce) sounded a bit too dippy at times. There can be humour in treating the horrific as if it were ordinary but at times it came across as dim rather than funny.
Other than that, I found it to be an excellent, pacey, read. Lots of twists, turns, and shenanigans, mixed with painful and poignant thoughts on aging, and dementia.
I can't wait for the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder