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We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
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it was amazing
bookshelves: mystery, humor

What a delightful new cast to enjoy in this year off from reading a new Thursday Night Murder Club mystery. I do think I actually like this cast even better than TNMC. Can it be true?

Here's what I liked:

👍Amy Wheeler is in the personal protection business and she has skills! Who will protect her when an assassin is zeroing in?
👍Rosie D'Antonio is the perfect foil for Amy. They may not be of the same generation, occupation, or economic class; but a fast friendship is forged through adversity.
👍Steve Wheeler is a such a sweet father-in-law to Amy. His drive to protect her will pull him out of his shell, off his couch, and into a pair of shorts for the first time.
👍A cat named Trouble. 🐈‍⬛
👍Exotic locations like St. Lucia and Dubai. And private flights all over the world. Yes, please!

My one quibble would be not getting to see much of Adam Wheeler, Amy's husband and Steve's son. Perhaps when Richard Osman returns to this series he will play a larger role.

Thank you to Pamela Dorman Books and Edelweiss+ for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
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Reading Progress

May 10, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read
May 10, 2024 – Shelved
May 10, 2024 – Shelved as: mystery
September 13, 2024 – Started Reading
September 13, 2024 – Shelved as: humor
September 13, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Tina (new)

Tina Sounds good. Glad you enjoyed it. Great review Darla! 💫


message 2: by Amina (new)

Amina With Richard Osman's book being adapted into film, I do want to give it a go. But, maybe I should give this one a shot first, instead. Happy it was a success for you, Darla. Wonderful review! 💜


Darla Tina wrote: "Sounds good. Glad you enjoyed it. Great review Darla! 💫"

Thank you, TIna!🥰


Darla Amina wrote: "With Richard Osman's book being adapted into film, I do want to give it a go. But, maybe I should give this one a shot first, instead. Happy it was a success for you, Darla. Wonderful review! 💜"

Thank you, Amina. The author noted that his mother got to have a photo with Helen Mirren on the movie set. Reminded me to stay tuned for a release date on Netflix. Also thrilled to see that Pierce Brosnan is in the cast. Hubba hubba.


Barbara (NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS!) I love Osman. He writes good clean fun! Great review Darla.


Darla Barbara wrote: "I love Osman. He writes good clean fun! Great review Darla."

Thank you, Barbara. This one is definitely true to his brand. 🤣


message 7: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Hanes Terrific review, Darla! 🤗 I’ve never read the Thursday Night Murder Club series, but maybe I can start with this one instead!


message 8: by Yun (new)

Yun Great review, Darla! So happy to see your 5 stars on this one! I love Richard Osman and can't wait to read this! :)


Jayme I was declined for an ARC but I am first in line for a library copy! Can’t wait! Terrific review!


message 10: by Rosh (new)

Rosh Shucks! I wish this was not part of a new series. I still have to catch up on Thursday Murder Club! The backlog never ends!
Anyhoo, glad you enjoyed this, Darla! Wonderful review! 💛


Darla Rachel wrote: "Terrific review, Darla! 🤗 I’ve never read the Thursday Night Murder Club series, but maybe I can start with this one instead!"

Thank you, Rachel. Sounds like a perfect plan! 🥰


Darla Yun wrote: "Great review, Darla! So happy to see your 5 stars on this one! I love Richard Osman and can't wait to read this! :)"

Thank you, Yun. For me this was Osman at his best. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 🥰


Darla Yun wrote: "Great review, Darla! So happy to see your 5 stars on this one! I love Richard Osman and can't wait to read this! :)"

Thank you, Yun. For me this was Osman at his best. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 🥰


Darla Jayme wrote: "I was declined for an ARC but I am first in line for a library copy! Can’t wait! Terrific review!"

Declined for an ARC. What is happening?! Looking forward to your review, Jayme. 🥰


Darla Rosh wrote: "Shucks! I wish this was not part of a new series. I still have to catch up on Thursday Murder Club! The backlog never ends!
Anyhoo, glad you enjoyed this, Darla! Wonderful review! 💛"


Thanks, Rosh. Sadly, yes, apparently this will be another series. In my opinion, though, I like this one better. 🥰


message 16: by NZLisaM (new)

NZLisaM Amazing review, Darla. I’m looking forward to this release. ❤️


Darla NZLisaM wrote: "Amazing review, Darla. I’m looking forward to this release. ❤️"

Thanks, Lisa. Think you will like this one, too! 😎


message 18: by Thibault (new)

Thibault Busschots Didn’t know Richard Osman started a new series with a new cast. Seems like he’s struck gold yet again. Good review, Darla. Also, couldn’t help but chuckle while reading about a cat named Trouble.


Darla Thibault wrote: "Didn’t know Richard Osman started a new series with a new cast. Seems like he’s struck gold yet again. Good review, Darla. Also, couldn’t help but chuckle while reading about a cat named Trouble."

Thanks, Thibault. Osman announced after the fourth Thursday Murders book that he was going to take a break and this is what we got. I was happily surprised to enjoy this cast just as much or more than the previous series. And, yes, Trouble is a fabulous member of the supporting cast. 🐈‍⬛


Heather Adores Books Fab review, Darla! Trouble doesn’t get into a bit a trouble does he? 😹


Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up although trying to spend more time on GR) Fabulous review Darla 💖


Darla Heather Adores Books wrote: "Fab review, Darla! Trouble doesn’t get into a bit a trouble does he? 😹"

Thank you, Heather. Yes, such a little scamp. 🐈‍⬛


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