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The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
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The Man Who died Twice, a clever cozy mystery that playfully parodies the genre, is the 2nd installment in Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series. Set at an upscale retirement community near Fairhaven, England, the series features four seventy something amateur sleuths who meet each Thursday and attempt to solve cold cases. The would- be detectives bring a wide range of skills from their pre-retirement lives. Elizabeth was a spy, Joyce, a nurse, Ibrahim, a psychologist and Ron a union organizer. When Joyce receives a strange letter from her ex-husband, the group again becomes involved in a real case that involves stolen diamonds and murder.

As in the first book, much is tongue-in cheek, yet there is intricate plotting surprising twists and turns and a cast of well-developed and likeable characters. While I enjoyed the first book, I felt this was better. Osman seems more comfortable with his characters, and they come alive, spunky, quirky, filled with insights on aging and life. The Man Who Died Twice is a light highly entertaining read and a wonderful escape. I listened to the audio and recommend it for mystery buffs or anyone looking for a few hours respite from this troubled world.
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Reading Progress

March 30, 2022 – Started Reading
March 30, 2022 – Shelved
April 8, 2022 – Finished Reading
April 11, 2022 – Shelved as: mystery
April 11, 2022 – Shelved as: fiction
February 28, 2025 – Shelved as: british-fiction

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message 1: by Crystal (new)

Crystal I liked the first book (didn't LOVE it but did enjoy it). I felt that I missed some of the cleverness bc in not British... is this one similar in that regard? Very British?


message 2: by Yun (new) - rated it 4 stars

Yun Great review, Linda! Glad you mostly enjoyed! :)


Linda Crystal wrote: "I liked the first book (didn't LOVE it but did enjoy it). I felt that I missed some of the cleverness bc in not British... is this one similar in that regard? Very British?"

I would say it is very British in its humor. However, it differs from the first in that the characters are better developed.


Linda Yun wrote: "Great review, Linda! Glad you mostly enjoyed! :)"

Thanks, Yun


message 5: by Chris (new)

Chris Great review!


Linda Chris wrote: "Great review!"
Thanks, Chris


Ushashi Great review, Linda. I've been meaning to pick up this series for sometime.


Linda Ushashi wrote: "Great review, Linda. I've been meaning to pick up this series for sometime."
Thanks, Ushashi. It is great fun!


message 9: by Lisa (new)

Lisa I'm smiling. I have the first book on my tbr for sometime down the road when I need a light read.


message 10: by Vishakha (new)

Vishakha Great review, Linda. I haven't read mysteries in a long, long time. Now I know what to do with my unused Audible credit for the month. :)


message 11: by Barbara (new)

Barbara Fun review Linda!


Graham “Smell the Ink” I loved it, very British but awesome.


Linda Lisa wrote: "I'm smiling. I have the first book on my tbr for sometime down the road when I need a light read."
It is a fun read.


Linda Barbara wrote: "Fun review Linda!"
Thanks, Barbara


Mark  Porton 3-stars each Linda, SNAP! Great review :))


Linda Mark wrote: "3-stars each Linda, SNAP! Great review :))"

Thanks, Mark.


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