We Solve Murders: A Novel by Richard Osman
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"We Solve Murders" is exactly what it says it is. Well, almost. It's a father-in-law and daughter-in-law detective duo solving a murder, or two, or three. I love Richard Osman's writing style and storytelling, with the splashes of dry humor he's so well known for. Osman's stories have lots of secondary characters, and the list grows quickly as the story gets more complicated. All are well described, each with a unique quality—an accent, an unusual name or title, how they dress, a distinctive feature, and so on. No need to take notes, though—you'll remember each one. Special thanks to Libby and my local library for the digital and audio loans for this immersion read. The audiobook is narrated by Nicola Walker, who does a stellar job of gender voicing, multiple accents, and the perfect delivery of the author's humor. The audio is the best choice for this one. My only niggle is that this story felt longer than necessary, and as a result, repetitive. The ending did drag on, and fewer pages would have helped overall. And perhaps cutting down the number of times the name 'Francois Loubet' is repeated. Holy Cow! Really? "We Solve Murders" was a fun and entertaining read, a memorable beginning to a series I look forward to continuing as loyally as I have 'The Thursday Murder Club' series! Richard Osman is the best! 4⭐
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We Solve Murders (thoughts)
"An iconic new detective duo. And a puzzling new murder to solve..." - from Goodreads summary. I read this book at the perfect time. To be fair, I'm now completely caught up on all of his books and there hasn't been one that I didn't love. So it's really no surprise that he is a favorite author at this point. But I picked this one up because the state of the world was getting to me - everything felt dark and heavy and I could almost feel myself starting to get into a reading slump. This book was everything I needed without even knowing it. With this being the start of a new series and new characters, it felt like a breath of fresh air while still retaining the elements that I have loved from his other books. Namely, the characters that I instantly connected to (and adored) and the laugh out loud moments that had me hugging this book in delight. It felt like a ray of sunshine which was exactly what I needed. I absolutely loved this book. The best part is that this is just book one which means I have more books featuring these characters to look forward to in the future. Thank goodness for that! (And also the fact that we have another Thursday Murder Club book releasing later this year). Mystery readers and those looking for books to just lose themselves in - pick this one up. It's delightful and such an easy five stars. I fully expect this one to be on my favorites list at the end of the year. I wish I had other books or authors to compare this to as I need more books like this in my life. If you have any recommendations for something similar - please share.
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Excellent series starter!
Another entertaining mystery from the author of The Thursday Murder Club series. Short witty chapters, multiple POVs, and endearing quirky characters brought this mystery to life. Action, assassins and intrigue kept me hooked to the end. I adored Amy and Steve’s relationship and Rosie was outrageous and funny. I can’t wait for more books in series!
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Great mystery
We Solve Murders is a perfect combination of cozy mystery and thriller. Amy is a personal bodyguard. The firm she works for is going through some troubles. As in, someone is killing their bodyguards. Francois Loubet, a former client, is responsible, but no one knows who he really is. Amy is married to Adam, who also has a job that keeps him very busy. Amy talks to his father, Steve, every day. He's lonely after the death of his wife, and runs an investigation firm. Steve's insight has helped Amy before. When she realizes that not only is someone killing her coworkers but also planning to on the blame on her, she asks Steve to join her and help her solve the mystery of who is Francois Loubet. I love Osman's other books, so I was inclined to love this one, too. However, it doesn't have quite the same charm as they do. It's a great book, but not an over-the-top fabulous one. But mystery lovers will definitely enjoy it!
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I loved it!
This is my first book by this author (I know… I’m late to the party) and I absolutely loved it! 🧡Lovable characters 🪢Twisty plot ✈️Fun adventure 🎭Quirky humor Right after finishing this one, I bought the first book in his previous series and I can’t wait to read it.
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Osman Does It Again!
I admit that I love <i>The Thursday Murder Club</i> (and the rest of the series), so anything by Richard Osman was bound to get more than a passing glance from me. This story took me a couple of chapters to get into. I'm not sure if it was because it was a writer I enjoy, but with completely new characters and setting, or if I just needed to get into the right headspace to let go of reality and sink into the plot. Whatever it was that was holding me back, once I was around 50 pages in, I was hooked. It really seems to be such an odd couple. A take-charge young woman who works as private security for VIPs and a retired police officer would probably not have much in common if they didn't happen to be father-in-law and daughter-in-law. But when Amy learns that 3 recent clients have all been killed in suspicious ways while she was nearby on other assignments, suddenly Steve is her best choice for an ally. Mix in the best-selling author that Amy is currently guarding (who insists on sticking with Amy as she tries to investigate who is framing her), Steve's friends from his pub quiz team, and a few contacts they make as they globetrot after answers, and you have quite a range of personalities. Betrayals, native guides, helpful TSA agents, wandering ponies, things just keep piling on from page to page. By the time you reach the end, you will feel that you need some time in a spa to relax and not try to think anything complex for a while. But it will be worth it. Obviously it reminded me of <i>The Thursday Murder Club</i> because of the writing. It also felt a bit like <i>The Spy Coast</i> by Tess Gerritsen with a woman having to look through her past for clues about who is after her now, or <i>Killers of a Certain Age</i> by Deanna Raybourn for similar reasons. If you like any of those authors or titles, you will enjoy <i>We Solve Murders</i> and be on the lookout for the second book in the series.
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Osman does it again!
Finally, a 5-star read (I have only had one in 2024)! Richard Osman does it again, creating a cast of delightfully quirky characters that you can’t help but love. Right from the opening—where a criminal mastermind uses ChatGPT to write letters in the style of an English gentleman—I was hooked. The plot may span the globe, but it still maintains that cozy village feel that Osman is so good at. Readers will meet Amy, a trained bodyguard; her retired policeman father-in-law, Steve; and Rosie, a best-selling novelist of a certain age. Together, this unlikely trio tries to outsmart the hitmen sent to kill Amy while unraveling the mystery of why anyone would want her dead in the first place. There’s no shortage of colorful side characters, many of whom I hope we see again in future books. If you’re a fan of Only Murders in the Building, The Thursday Murder Club, or Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, you’ll definitely want to give We Solve Murders a try! I ran the first paragraph through ChatGPT. Here it is, written in the style of an English gentleman. At last, a 5-star read, and I daresay it’s my first of the year! Richard Osman has once again delivered a splendid novel, full of delightfully eccentric characters whom one cannot help but become utterly enamored with. From the very outset—wherein a rather cunning criminal mastermind enlists the help of ChatGPT to pen letters in the style of an English gentleman—I found myself entirely engrossed.
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Great fun!
Osman loves a convoluted plot with quirky characters. He scores big time here.
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