![]() ![]() The Thursday Murder Club members are in fine form again, each bringing their unique talents into play once more,Osman’s humour continues, as in his first novel, with whimsical wit and a sensitive observation of human nature. Even Stephen, Elizabeth’s gentle husband, most of the time seemingly lost in a world of his own making – except during a game of chess - plays his part. Once more, Chris and Donna, their friends on the force, are more than happy to be involved, and Bogdan, too, makes a very welcome return. ![]() They may be old people but like all old people, are much deeper and more complicated than they appear. Their thirst for justice is contagious and their dogged pursuit of the truth is an example to us all – and this time around, we learn a little more about each of them. Septuagenarians, Elizabeth (ex-secret service), Joyce (an unshockable former nurse), Ron (former union agitator), and Ibrahim (retired psychiatrist) are not only firm friends, but also delightful company for the reader. Their thirst for justice is contagious and their dogged pursuit of the truth is an example to us all In The Man Who Died Twice, Osman’s second novel, The Thursday Murder Club members are in fine form again, each bringing their unique talents into play once more – though less so Ibrahim who has a good reason for not joining in the action quite as much this time. ![]()
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