A review by laurenleigh
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

funny lighthearted slow-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

A delightful cozy murder! Right up my alley. The narrator was perfect too, like a dark Mrs. Potts. I think where this book shines the most is the characters. They were all pitch perfect, with a balance of adorable naïveté and sharp wit. Elizabeth in particular fascinates me. I’m not dying to pick up the sequel right this second, but I think I may get around to it just to learn more about her. Since POV has been on my mind lately, I noticed that Osman switches between first person diary and closed third person. That’s tricky, but I think Osman did it as well as he could. And I understand why both POV’s felt necessary; both brought the narrative along in their own ways.