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on_ree_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There are heavier parts of the book but the author keeps those sections very tight to ensure that it doesn’t impact the light tone of the overall book and they seem well placed in the story / by the time you read them you see them coming so it isn’t overwhelming despite the content. It’s very thoughtful story telling.
At first the amount of perspective can feel a bit overwhelming but if you imagine if while you’re reading it, it’s a who done it tv show where we get to see the others perspectives it actually become cohesive quite quickly.
At first the amount of perspective can feel a bit overwhelming but if you imagine if while you’re reading it, it’s a who done it tv show where we get to see the others perspectives it actually become cohesive quite quickly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Murder
gray's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Thursday Murder club is a cozy mystery book following a group of septuagenarians in a nursing home who have formed a book club and subsequently find themselves in the middle of an actual murder case.
The first half of the book was a little too slow for me and because of some references and meanderings of how the characters talk/narrate it took me some time to get used to the writing. Halfway through the book though I found myself enjoying and trying to guess who the murderer was.
The first half of the book was a little too slow for me and because of some references and meanderings of how the characters talk/narrate it took me some time to get used to the writing. Halfway through the book though I found myself enjoying and trying to guess who the murderer was.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Child death
lfp_reading's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.5
Richard Osman had a promising debut with The Thursday Murder Club. The cast of primarily elderly characters was so far removed from any characters I've read before, but I was entranced by every member of the main 'gang' and loved getting inside their minds as the mystery unfolded.
My biggest issue with the book was its length: I felt it could have been 50-100 pages shorter. There were too many turns and red herrings and, at times, a total lack of trust in the reader to follow along without shoehorning in a new character's perspective to over-explain a point.
There were also frequent mentions of a character's weight and calorie consumption. I understand this as a plot device if it's essential to a book, but it felt completely unnecessary in this case. This is a personal trigger that wouldn't bother everyone, but I think it's worth mentioning.
Overall though, it was a really fun listen. I've been told this series gets better as it goes on, so I'll definitely keep the rest of the series in my audiobook library for future listening, and I look forward to seeing how Osman's writing has developed!
My biggest issue with the book was its length: I felt it could have been 50-100 pages shorter. There were too many turns and red herrings and, at times, a total lack of trust in the reader to follow along without shoehorning in a new character's perspective to over-explain a point.
There were also frequent mentions of a character's weight and calorie consumption. I understand this as a plot device if it's essential to a book, but it felt completely unnecessary in this case. This is a personal trigger that wouldn't bother everyone, but I think it's worth mentioning.
Overall though, it was a really fun listen. I've been told this series gets better as it goes on, so I'll definitely keep the rest of the series in my audiobook library for future listening, and I look forward to seeing how Osman's writing has developed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Sexism, Dementia, and Grief
turidt's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Dementia, Grief, and Murder
pipparedstall's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Suicide
alice_29's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide and Violence
Minor: Mental illness and Terminal illness
chaisquarelatte's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
This is technically a re-read for me. One member of the club does annoy me a little but the rest of the characters are well written. They all have their strengths and weaknesses, and we get a glimpse into how they cope with the challenges of old age. As for the actual murder mystery, there were some good twists and turns but the murder of Tony was really obvious. The other mysteries were more interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Suicide
Minor: Dementia
jennlessin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
sad
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? No
4.0
Cozy mystery genre. Nice start to series, lovable characters. Excited for the upcoming streaming series with Helen Mirren!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, and Murder
megan_j's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
I loved this so much. Every single character is just so lovable in every single way. Kept me guessing the entire way through, had twists and turns at every corner. Funny and mysterious and sad and everything in between this book just makes you feel the broadest range of emotions. 100% deserves the hype it’s been getting for years. Gonna go and hug my grandparents now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
sopheyrac's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Dementia