You feel like you know the characters so well from the first one, it is great to get to see their lives again. This is the very definition of a cosy mystery to me!

Richard Osman just gets better and better! This book follows four old age pensioners who make up the Thursday Murder Club, a sequel to his first bestseller. The plot line is much better than the debut novel, with so much humour it’s hard to put down!

I picked this one up over a year after finishing the first so it took me a little bit of time to get back into it and remember where I was. Once in I found the story even more entertaining than the first, maybe because I already knew the characters from the previous novel perhaps? It was fast paced for the most part but I did find it lagged a little towards the end. Saying that an enjoyable read and I will be picking up the third.

The Man Who Died Twice is a page-turning follow up to Richard Osman's hugely successful debut, The Thurday Murder Club. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron are back to solve another murder, but this time the victim is closer to home.

Osman has found his feet in The Man Who Died Twice. The characters are more rounded, the dialogue is witty, and the storyline moves at a better pace than in his first book. It's not a world-changing book, and there are fewer subtle occurrences of social commentary, but it's an enjoyable read and one you'll get through in no time.

Richard Osman's gang of OAPs don't stop delighting in this sequel to the brilliant, Thursday Murder Club. It is the epitome of cosy crime, and a wonderful, fast paced delight of a read!

Richard Osman does it again! I just love all of the characters, fun and mystery with this series of books.

Great fun, well written as you would expect, the intelligence and gentle humour is there. I love the idea of older people getting up to more than sitting in a chair.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Richard Osman has done it again.
This was such a fun read, the characters feel like my friends and i love hanging out with them.
5/5 Would recommend!

Mixed reviews seen for this book I however loved it Richard island characters are likeable and love their interactions always want to know more

I have so wanted to like these books as I like the author. I have read the first book in the series, and whilst I didn't dislike it, I didn't really like it either. I have heard from others that the second book of the series was much better, so decided to read it. The storyline was much more interesting and as I knew some of the characters it was easier to read. However, I still just struggled with the storyline and lost interest very quickly. I just don't think I'm a cozy crime kind of person! I really like the author, but I think I should probably give up trying to read this series now as it's obviously not my kind of thing.

The loveable Thursday Murder Club are back again, and this time they’re in even deeper waters with the involvement of MI5, a drugs cartel and many people in danger.

Elizabeth centers more in this and we know she has a past in detective/police work, but here we get an insight to her past as an operative and spy. It really is wonderful how she can play both spy and charming old lady when she needs to! I love how many layers there are to her character and that we keep learning more about her. I think there will be more surprises as the series goes on.

There are lots of witty one liners and funny moments as is usual, especially from dear Joyce (wait till you read her Instagram username) but what I love is that Osman weaves the funny moments in with a brilliant plot and shocking twists. He also writes sad bits extremely well and they always make me teary. The scene with Ron and Ibrahim in the hospital had me reaching for a tissue!

Osman’s narrative is so refreshing, straightforward and doesn’t skimp on a real story either. Every character is loveable and every scene will have you laughing, shocked or hooked. The sequel is definitely a glow up of the first book which I adore, because you always want the sequel to be even better and this one was.

The ironic bits are what make the story really. There’s Elizabeth’s husband, Stephen, who has dementia but knows every detail of murders and who has given who drugs, Ron and Ibrahim’s friendship and the fact Chris is now dating Donna’s mum. You could never call Osman predictable, as you never know what he’ll come out with next and his works prove that. It’s absolutely brilliant.

It’s the following Thursday and, just when it seems that things can’t possibly get any more exciting for the stalwarts of the Thursday Murder Club, Elizabeth receives a letter from a former colleague who is planning to move into a flat within the Coopers Chase retirement community. Never one to divulge more than is strictly necessary about her past, Elizabeth eventually reveals to Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim that she last saw fellow ex-spy Marcus Carmichael back in 1980-something… when she was tasked with identifying his body.

Marcus’s sudden resurrection is only one aspect of the latest puzzle facing the four octogenarian investigators, as they soon discover that there are also missing diamonds, gangland grudges and would-be assassins to deal with, and that’s before the first real murder occurs.

The Man Who Died Twice is the second case to be tackled by Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim, crime fiction’s favourite band of sleuthing seniors, who have yet to encounter a puzzle they can’t solve. The central mystery is every bit as fun and compelling as the friendship and banter among the main characters.

The Man Who Died Twice
By Richard Osman

We now have a second visit to The Thursday Murder Club at Cooper Chase retirement village in Fairhaven. Another adventure for ‘The murder Club’ to the missing uncut diamonds.

The book follows many twists, turns and dead ends. With the sadness, the humour and the many characters. The book’s a joy to read at any time. It gives you hope at the darkest times and shows things are not always as they seem.

An even better book than the first although each can be read as a stand alone book.

As a former Sussex resident I have loved these well written books for many reasons; they deal with some very taboo subjects of daily life with sensitivity and humour which works beautifully but does not insult the subject matter and lastly the nostalgia for me is an extra bonus! 2 previous books much loved - I’ve bought the next in anticipation.

Thank you Richard Osman a well deserved

I absolutely loved this second instalment. Richard Osman truly has a way with words that is hard to come across. The character relationships were built on beautifully in this and Osman’s writing continues to improve. Excited to see where the story goes.

A great follow up! Love this series and really glad I got to read this on netgalley. A good plot for a follow up novel and still had the charm of the first book as well as our favourite characters.

This was slightly disappointing to me- I feel like the ‘brand’ of this series doesn’t quite fit me. It was an enjoyable read, do’t get me wrong, but a little boring and not quite as funny as it thinks it is. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book

Sadly, this wasn't my cup of tea. Richard is a good writer, but this just didn't grab me.. It's not cozy enough for me, but I understand why it will be a best seller.

I absolutely adore this series of books and I was delighted to get the opportunity to read The Man Who Twice. I loved the story and getting to meet all my favourite characters from the previous book. I simply couldn’t put it down and read it over the course of a day. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

I really enjoyed this book, and liked it more than book 1. It’s a series that’s definitely worth sticking with, and I’m looking forward to reading book 3. I liked the characters more now that I know more about them, and love their friendship. They’re great to read about and made me laugh several times in this book. The thing that I struggle with at times is that there’s quite a few different storylines happening, and each storyline has several characters. However, the writing is easy to read which helps to avoid confusion, and after a few chapters I can wrap my head around who’s who and what’s happening. These books are really easy to read and I do like the writing. I’m not normally a fan of mystery books, but this series surprises me every time. I’m looking forward to reading book 3 very soon.

Another good installment in the series. Love the characters and a fascinating plot that got better as it went on. Looking forward to the next one.