E-Book, 464 Seiten
Sprache: de
Veröffentlicht von Ullstein.
Man möchte meinen, so eine luxuriöse Seniorenresidenz in der idyllischen Grafschaft Kent sei ein friedlicher Ort. Das dachte auch die fast achtzigjährige Joyce, als sie in Coopers Chase einzog. Bis sie Elizabeth, Ron und Ibrahim kennenlernt oder, anders gesagt, eine ehemalige Geheimagentin, einen ehemaligen Gewerkschaftsführer und einen ehemaligen Psychiater. Sie wird Teil ihres Clubs, der sich immer donnerstags im Puzzlezimmer trifft, um ungelöste Kriminalfälle aufzuklären. Als dann direkt vor ihrer Haustür ein Mord verübt wird, ist der Ermittlungseifer der vier Senioren natürlich geweckt, und selbst der Chefinspektor der lokalen Polizeidienststelle kann nur über ihren Scharfsinn staunen.
Residents of an old folks home solve crimes with relish. A charming take on the crime fiction formula. Some memorable characters, nearly all of them lovely.
The M&S gin-tonic on the train got me.
The writing trick is cheap, but hits you hard, just like M&S gin-tonic.
The conclusion is OK, but anti-climactic. All the grieving fellas are the same character.
Finally got round to picking this up. I'd avoided it due to some weird bias I have against Richard Osman.
I had to read this twice to figure out what I thought of it. It was definitely better than I expected but I think there was a bit too much going on. It was more of a drama than a mystery novel.
Lots of characters, multiple story threads, and it flitted around too often for me to settle and get invested.
That said, much better than I expected and felt well written. I loved the core characters themselves and I'll definitely continue the series to see if Osman finds his feet a bit more in the mystery genre.
OK - looking forwards to the rest of the series which I hope will have less scene setting and more of a focus on the plot.
This book is an absolute delight! Richard Osman's cozy mystery charmed me from the start with its clever plot, endearing characters, and witty humor. It follows four retirees in a peaceful village who meet weekly to investigate cold cases. When a real murder happens nearby, they jump at the chance to put their skills to the test.
Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron are the heart of this story. Their banter and friendship are a joy to read, and their unique strengths make them a formidable team. Osman's writing is sharp and filled with heartwarming observations about life and aging. The mystery is well-crafted, with twists that kept me guessing until the very end.
Beyond the mystery, this book celebrates friendship, community, and the wisdom of older adults. It's a reminder that it's never too late to find purpose and excitement, and it left me feeling uplifted and entertained. If you're …
This book is an absolute delight! Richard Osman's cozy mystery charmed me from the start with its clever plot, endearing characters, and witty humor. It follows four retirees in a peaceful village who meet weekly to investigate cold cases. When a real murder happens nearby, they jump at the chance to put their skills to the test.
Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron are the heart of this story. Their banter and friendship are a joy to read, and their unique strengths make them a formidable team. Osman's writing is sharp and filled with heartwarming observations about life and aging. The mystery is well-crafted, with twists that kept me guessing until the very end.
Beyond the mystery, this book celebrates friendship, community, and the wisdom of older adults. It's a reminder that it's never too late to find purpose and excitement, and it left me feeling uplifted and entertained. If you're looking for a charming and witty cozy mystery with unforgettable characters, The Thursday Murder Club is the perfect pick!
In a retirement village, Joyce is asked a question by member (well leader, let's be honest) of the Thursday Murder Club Elizabeth about how long it would take to bleed out from a certain wound. They meet in the jigsaw room every Thursday hence the name. There she meets the tough as nails but heart of gold Ron and the ex-psychologist Ibrahim.
Together they solve cold cases. But when a murder occurs related to their retirement village it uncovers secrets that end up closer to home.
Mechanically the story alternates between Joyce's journal entries and a third person view but it does have a fairly decent pace.
The characters a very likeable and have very distinct approaches, Elizabeth has many contacts and is very observant (with a history that's very hush hush), Ron is rough around the edges, Ibrahim is more for the analysis (and I suppose the little grey …
In a retirement village, Joyce is asked a question by member (well leader, let's be honest) of the Thursday Murder Club Elizabeth about how long it would take to bleed out from a certain wound. They meet in the jigsaw room every Thursday hence the name. There she meets the tough as nails but heart of gold Ron and the ex-psychologist Ibrahim.
Together they solve cold cases. But when a murder occurs related to their retirement village it uncovers secrets that end up closer to home.
Mechanically the story alternates between Joyce's journal entries and a third person view but it does have a fairly decent pace.
The characters a very likeable and have very distinct approaches, Elizabeth has many contacts and is very observant (with a history that's very hush hush), Ron is rough around the edges, Ibrahim is more for the analysis (and I suppose the little grey cells style) and Joyce acts as our entry into the club but is one of those people who really wants everyone to like her but not in a painful way.
And with Donna and Chris in the story you also get some police procedural thrown in for good measure.
There's a lot of mysteries in here that get uncovered, though it's not one of those tales that you're expected to be able to solve it before the characters do. The ride however is an intriguing one and looking forward to what the sequel presents.
