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Susan Siow asked this question about The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1):

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?

J.l. Mcgrath Excellent debut of a potential mystery series. And I can see a TV series from it too.
It starts out GREAT, but toward the end gets more convoluted than…moreExcellent debut of a potential mystery series. And I can see a TV series from it too.
It starts out GREAT, but toward the end gets more convoluted than needed. He may have meant that to be "red herrings" but it just clutters.

The satire and charming writing that was there for half the book lessens. One character is beautifully satirized and the rest somewhat; if he kept that up it'd be so much fun. Less plot!(less)

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J.l. Mcgrath This is what I love about this site -- being able to share POV's w/other readers. Reviews are fine but more & more I want to hear what a real person t ...more
Jul 24, 2022 02:32PM · flag

Jules I understand that Steven Spielberg has bought the rights and that Helen Mirren (Elizabeth), Ben Kingsley (Ibrahim) and Pierce Brosnan (Ron Ritchie) ar ...more
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