Just as entertaining and warm hearted as the first book, completely loveable. Just love the characters and feel good vibe of the book

The Man Who Died Twice is another great book by author Richard Osman. Another cozy mystery featuring the Thursday Murder Club and a host of other characters.
The characters are well fleshed out and the story has enough to keep you guessing and wanting to know more.

The Man Who Died Twice picks up perfectly from the first novel. The Thursday Murder Club gang have already become recognisable and loveable characters.
I actually enjoyed this novel more than the first. Despite the crimes being committed it really does have the cosy feel that is cosy crime. Lots of humour too.

Having adored the first outing of The Thursday Murder Club I couldn’t wait to get stuck in to the follow up, although I did wonder if it would match up to the quality of the first.

I’m delighted to say that I wasn’t disappointed. The Man Who Died Twice is as warm, witty and clever as I’d hoped it would be. As it’s only the following Thursday our favourite characters are all there - Elizabeth, Ron, Joyce and Ibrahim, as well as Bogdan, Donna and Chris. You instantly feel at home in the world Osman has created, and it genuinely feels like catching up with old friends as we once again visit Coopers Chase.

In addition to the wonderful characters, the mystery is full of twists and turns - murder, spies, stolen diamonds and drug dealing all feature, but it never feels heavy or out of place against the lightness of other areas of the story. There’s so much to enjoy about this book.

If you liked the first book then The Man Who Died Twice will definitely hit the spot, and if you’re new to The Thursday Murder Club you will still find lots of enjoy without having read the prequel.

A wonderful book and one I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of the book, in exchange for an honest review.

This book was just as incredible as the first one, and it was so easy to fall back into the world of The Thursday Murder Club! I loved getting to know all the characters more, particularly learning more about their friendships. Obviously the actual murder plot was also great, with the right amount of intricacy without becoming overwhelming or too confusing. There were times where the pace of the story slowed a little, and I lost concentration a bit. I especially enjoyed reading from Joyce's point of view, as this is where Richard Osman's humour and quick-wit shines through. I would recommend this book, it has the right balance of humour and suspense which keeps the reader interested. (My rating would actually be somewhere between 4 or 5 stars, I'm undecided)

The Man who died twice by Richard Osman

Well, well, well, well, well indeed!

He's a clever chap that Mr Osman isn't he?!

The second in (thankfully) the series of 'Thursday Murder Club' books, is, in my opinion, even better than the first.

The usual gang are all here, plus a few few new faces. The subtle development of all the main characters is just wonderful, as is the plot. For me, new emotions stirred with this tale, as there is always an underlying sadness in some of the narrative, amongst the general cleverness and general hilarity!

Another book that I really didn't want to end. A second Richard Osman book that will make a wonderful film!

LOVED it!

Another great novel featuring the Thursday Murder Club. Great, well-defined characters and a pacy mystery that unravels a piece at a time.

The members of the Thursday Murder Club are back and I couldn't be more delighted. It was fun to dive into this book and escape for a few hours to spend time the Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, & Ibrahim again. Chris, Donna, and Bogdan are also along for the ride, and just as fun to read about as they were in the first book. The mystery here is fun: diamonds, murder, ex-husbands, the mafia...there's a lot of people involved and plenty of twists and turns. There's also a good deal of heart to the book, as one of the club's own is attacked.

I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Osman has created a great little world that I hope I can continue to visit in more books for years to come.

WOW. What a book! I absolutely loved the first book and wondered if the second would live up to it and my goodness it did! The Thursday Murder Club are back in action and putting the world to rights. I particularly enjoyed seeing more of Bogdon in this book and of course seeing the wholesome relationship between Ron and Ibraham continue to blossom. I was pleased that the chapters continue to switch between narrative and Joyce’s diary entry, it adds something to the overall read of the story. As per usual the ending is totally unpredictable and left me guessing all the way through. The last chapter certainly packed an unexpected punch too. The Thursday Murder Club series is quickly establishing itself to be in my top ten book series ever. Faultless work.

Stars: 5

Thank you NetGalley for access to this e-arc.

Sequels to great books are hard to follow up, expectations are usually high. I loved the first book, The Thursday Murder Club, and I was thrilled to find I loved this book the same way.

We return to the small village with the core four we all fell in love with and their extended group. The complexity begins from the start, stories beginning to slowly intertwine. Elizabeth's past comes to the forefront (my favorite character) which explains her experience and sets up the story to the end.

What I love about this book is how unexpected it is. This is a refreshing story that sets itself apart from the common mystery and thrillers out there. The story has fun with itself and never takes itself too seriously which contributes to it's easy and quick read. What I enjoy the most is that it encompasses so many genres, it doesn't bore you, even with the information dump required. It's a little bit thriller, humor, sassiness, con and mystery adding that sarcasm and old wisdom needed.

I cannot wait for the next installment of this series and return to this world that brings a smile to my face.

There are not enough superlatives to describe this book. I really thought it was impossible for Richard Osman to better The Thursday Murder Club, but he has certainly managed to with The Man Who Died Twice. The characterisation is superb and Joyce’s first person episodes are hilarious - watch out for her insta name. I cannot wait for the third one!

Another good cosy crime adventure from Richard Osman. I'm sure it will do as well as the first in the series - it's phenomenal success was testament to its straightforward attempt to entertain and amuse in a light-hearted, lightweight way during Lockdown, with nothing to 'frighten the horses'. Good fun and interesting to read, if rather undemanding. However there are acres of gritty procedural detective book series on the shelves if that is what you prefer. Comforting, jolly and quite satisfying in these uncertain times - something that cannot often be said of the real world around us. Good on you, Richard!

This is another adventure set in the retirement home. The four main characters are interesting and fearless, Bogdan is also a great character but I’m still not sure what he does. I’m always ready to blame him for the murders but I’m usually wrong. A good second book in this series, if sometimes a little ridiculous.

There was so much love for The Thursday Murder Club last year. I absolutely loved the characters, but found the ending necessarily complicated and gave it a 4stars.

The second book in the series is an absolute 5star cracker!

The characters are developing, both individually and as a group of friends, united into their previous murder solving experiences.

Joyce’s diary entries are fantastic – she is so witty and warm. Her efforts to join Instagram were genuine laugh out loud moments.

More is revealed about Elizabeth’s past when her ex-husband and fellow spy turns up. Ibrahim is just the Grandad you would like to adopt and Ron is brilliant – I won’t spoil it by revealing the mischief he gets himself into.

The multiple strands of this plot tie together more neatly and the ending is really satisfying.

This is such a great combination of humour and thriller, police investigation and amateur sleuthing. I loved everything about this book and have no doubt it’s going to be a huge bestseller. And I really am looking forward to seeing how the series continues to develop in the future.

Thank you to Penguin and Netgalley for my gifted digital advanced copy of The Man Who Died Twice.

I really enjoyed Richard’s first novel ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ and enjoyed this one just as much. Our intrepid oldies return to solve another case. This time with a face from the past, some diamonds and the mafia.
These are clever, funny and cosy stories. I already feel at home reading them, and I like that. Nothing too demanding, some clever comments to make you smile and of course always sticking up for the good guys.
Love it!

Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron are back for another thrilling instalment of the Thursday murder club, this time the story focuses more on Elizabeth and her ex husband, in book two we have gangsters, stolen diamonds, and of course murder but most of all the wonderful camaraderie between them all continues.

The Man Who Died Twice picks up where the first book left off.
When Ibrahim is mugged, and injured, the Thursday Murder Club look to bring the criminal to justice. Meanwhile, Elizabeth receives a letter from a man who is technically dead which threatens to cause upheaval in her life.

With stolen diamonds, dealings with drug dealers, and the MI5 there were so many twists and turns which made for an enjoyable read. I especially loved how Chris and Patrice's relationship developed and the introduction of Kendrick.

Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin General UK for the opportunity to read this book.

Well what can I say, I loved this just as much as the first one. It sometimes all seems a bit far fetched but it’s definitely made me want to be a part of the Thursday murder club!

Put simply, if you enjoyed Richard Osman’s ‘The Thursday Murder Club’, you’ll like this sequel just as much. If, like me, you thought it lacked something, you’ll probably think that ‘The Man Who Died Twice’ does too. It has all the strengths and weaknesses of the first book. It’s very funny, kind of sweet and reasonably mysterious. Given the huge success of the first one (millions of sales and film rights sold to Spielberg), it’s probably no surprise that Osman hasn’t changed the formula too much.
‘The Man Who Died Twice’ sees the four ageing amateur sleuths (Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron) return. They’re joined again by their friendly local police detective Chris Hudson and his sidekick PC Donna De Freitas, and by Polish builder Bogdan who proves again to be a good man to have in a pinch. The mystery this time involves someone from ex-spy Elizabeth’s past, £20 million in stolen diamonds, a ruthless but slightly dull international arms dealer and the mafia.
The plot is fun, if a bit implausible, with at least one of its twists fairly predictable. The denouement is entertaining though, and Osman does a good job of tying multiple strands together in the finale. The comedy is laugh out loud funny in place, but wears a bit thin in others. This is particularly true of the sections from Joyce’s diary, which often feel like they’re slowing the plot down too much.
The characters continue to be the real draw here, and their development from the first book is well handled. Despite the silliness of it all, they’re convincing in their own right and very likeable. While they never really seem to be in any great danger, it is hard not to care what happens to them.
Amazingly, for a book that must have had a lot of focus from the publisher, there are a couple of mistakes that should have been picked up. Infra Red rather than Ultra Violet light is used to find a hidden message and at one point a character forgets someone’s name despite stalking them on Facebook in the previous paragraph. Not big issues, but surprising nevertheless.
Overall this is a fun read. It’s light, amusing and consistently entertaining. It might not be one for die hard crime buffs, but as a palate cleanser between more serious reads it has a lot to recommend it.

This is the second outing for the Thursday Murder Club, and it didn’t disappoint.
All the familiar characters are there, and it’s good to see them develop and, as usual, along the way there is a lot of sly humour, and general good feelings.

When Ibrahim is mugged, and injured, the team swing into action to bring retribution to the criminal. But of course this isn’t straightforward, involving stolen diamonds and drug dealers.
Also, Elizabeth’s former career is very much in evidence, when she receives a letter from someone from her past, so we also have the secret services to contend with.
Needless to say, they are no match for the residents of Coopers Chase and everything comes to a satisfying conclusion……
Ready for the next adventure…..

Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin General UK for the opportunity to read this book.