This was a sheer delight, I am much relieved to say.
I've enjoyed this series a lot but really disliked the previous book for a variety of reasons, but mostly for the Elizabeth storyline — as did our whole family (what can I say? we're very Catholic) — I didn't rush out and buy this one as I did with the previous books. It was a long wait for my turn at a library copy but I enjoyed this one much as I did the rest of the series. The group dynamic is strong as ever and Osman's way of turning the expected on it's head in comedic fashion is truly amusing. The way that Connie mentored Tia cracked me up every time it arises. I especially enjoyed adding Joanna to the points of view.
It's clear that Osman is thinking about loneliness among the aged and society in general. We also see the club reassessing their current stage of life and relationships with each other, which has recently shifted for each of them. These were interesting themes to have running alongside the murder investigation.
Part of my relief at enjoying this book so much is that I was afraid the series was becoming stale in the way that happens to so many. Luckily that's not the case and I eagerly anticipate the next Thursday Murder Club book.
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