54 pages • 1 hour read
Richard OsmanThe Thursday Murder Club
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman follows four residents of Coopers Chase retirement home as they form a club to investigate a series of murders happening in their community. Narrated through a blend of Joyce's diary entries and third-person perspectives, the group collaborates with local police to solve the crimes, uncovering complex secrets and relationships along the way. The novel includes discussions of dementia and suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club is highly praised for its charming characters, clever plotting, and witty dialogue. Set in a quiet retirement village, the novel's unique premise and engaging mystery captivate readers. However, some critique the pacing as uneven and the multitude of characters as occasionally confusing. Overall, it remains a beloved cozy mystery.
Who Should Read The Thursday Murder Club?
Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with witty, endearing characters will love Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. Fans of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series and Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency will appreciate this clever, humorous tale set in a charming British retirement village.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Humor
Life/Time: Aging
Identity: Gender
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Trauma / Abuse / Violence