Reviews tagging 'Drug use'

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman

24 reviews

nicnocs511's review

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, Dementia, Kidnapping, and Murder

bookedandbusy's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This series just keeps getting better and better! I loved this one. This cast of characters is one of my favorites. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Dementia, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Kidnapping

Minor: Drug use, Blood, and Alcohol

peasandpancakes's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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

I enjoyed this book but mainly because of its characters and the writing style. The plot wasn’t as good as the other two books in my opinion. 

I thought the plot was too complex and messy with many of the findings and unraveling of the mystery depending on coincidence and the unbelievable willingness of others to talk for absolutely no reason at all.

The whole prison thing was kinda ridiculous, I cannot imagine this level of corruption in UK prisons, though obviously I am not an expert on that.

Will still read the last one though, because I love my little gang of pensioners.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Car accident

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Drug use, and Alcohol

oxfordcommas91's review

adventurous emotional funny 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? No

4.0

Ah, another delightful installment of my favorite gang of octogenarian crime solvers! I honestly can’t get enough of these books and the whole squad - they’re witty but serious, snarky but soft, and continue to just be full of heart. I never really want these books to end. 
Book 2 & this one have been my favorite thus far - it feels as if Osman is really hitting his stride with these characters and each book reveals new fun slivers of their personalities and lives. There are some really tough issues woven throughout these books yet they never leave me feeling sad or anxious. Definite cozy crime vibes. 
I loved seeing Elizabeth really “in her element” more than ever in this one. Ibrahim is also becoming a fast favorite of mine! 
Cannot recommend these more if you want some mystery with good plot twists but nothing scary enough to keep you awake in the dark!

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Dementia, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Drug use, Suicide, and Blood

Minor: Alcohol

kajoreads's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

I feel like I have nothing to say about this book. It was fine.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Dementia, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, and Murder

Minor: Drug use

aspiringvilliagewitch's review

emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

mousecat's review

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

5.0

A very interesting well-written book with a bunch of loveable characters..

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Dementia

Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Kidnapping

Minor: Drug use

silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

Still funny and readable, so as enjoyable as the rest of the series in that sense. I did hit a few worldview snags in this one, where the morality being presented lessened my enjoyment of the story somewhat, hence the lower rating on this one. 

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Dementia, and Murder

Minor: Drug use and Kidnapping

taylormoore's review

adventurous funny 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

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Drug use and Dementia

Minor: Homophobia and Alcohol

melanyjve's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Dementia

Minor: Murder