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The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
5.0

‘The Man Who Died Twice’ is the exciting sequel to The Thursday Murder Club and I have to say, possibly, even better than it’s predecessor!

This book was so much fun! Osman is the king of cliffhangers, with each chapter leaving you desperate for more - which makes putting the book down nearly impossible.

I adore these characters. I can’t think of a single book that has made me care so deeply for imaginary characters. The fact that our protagonists are a hodgepodge group of pensioners is both original and adorable. When I read about their exploits I think of my own grandparents and hope they’re similarly carefree and full of life.

And despite the romance plot lines and comedic breaks, the actual crime stuff is genius too. It’s painfully clever and no matter how much you think you’ve got figured out, you usually end up dead wrong. This book keeps you guessing until the very end - exactly what I want from a crime novel. I highly recommend picking this one up!