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I really enjoyed the book, but towards the end it became rather too convoluted for me, especially the part about John and Penny. Anyone care to enlighten me?

Christine Akers

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I have not read this book yet, but the synopsis sounds very, very similar to James Pattersons "Womens Murder Club" series or "The Sisterhood" series by Fern Michaels. Both are phenomenal series' and i would recommend them both if you like books about serving justice to the criminal mind. But is this book "The Thursday Murder Club" worth the read?

Carole Hope I would only give it 1/5 on the basis of the effort of writing it. I can only assume it was published because of the high profile name. It’s as if I l…moreI would only give it 1/5 on the basis of the effort of writing it. I can only assume it was published because of the high profile name. It’s as if I live in a parallel universe seeing all the 5* reviews on various sites and the author’s gushing thanks to all the people that helped him. I lost track of all the characters and different strands of the story. And I had to consult the spoiler answers on here to make sense of it. I won’t be reading any future novels by him that’s for sure, which is a shame because the main characters are engaging and it’s a good concept for a series. I have a pretty good sense of humour and didn’t even giggle once, yet I read reviews about funny it is.(less)

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Kathi Held I think she usually sedates him at night to make sure that he doesn't cause any trouble so that the care home won't learn about his decline and move h…moreI think she usually sedates him at night to make sure that he doesn't cause any trouble so that the care home won't learn about his decline and move him away from her. I interpreted it as she didnt sedate him that night because he seemed to have a very clear and good moment, playing chess with Bogdan and she could hold on to the illusion that everything is fine for just a little bit longer.(less)

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Dani They had proof on John, so they reported him. But even with John, Elizabeth and her gang were very understanding with him. They wanted to do the right…moreThey had proof on John, so they reported him. But even with John, Elizabeth and her gang were very understanding with him. They wanted to do the right thing by telling the police, but still gave him an evening to sort his things out. Nobody told John to kill himself though. They just knew that he would and it makes sense if you think about. Why should he live on in prison as an old man?
With Bogdan it's different. Joyce and Elizabeth started to having a hunch about Bogdan as they have had with many people before. The only person who knew definitely was Stephen (in case he remembered). They have no proof at all, only a feeling about it. In the last chapter Joyce hints that Elizabeth will have a talk with him soon. Them receiving help from Bogdan until they know for sure is just the tone of the book and characters, theres no evil intent behind it. A little humour in the way the whole book was written. (less)

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