Very clever book; great characters and a great plot.

Osman creates ambiguity and mystery to keep the reader entertained.

His first one was good but this one reads like a proper spy thriller!

Having read this first book in this series I was excited to read the next instalment. I love this book- personally think it is so much better than the first. The characters are endearing, likeable and it is so funny! They are on the hunt again to solve a few murders I really hope there are more in this series one of my top reads for the year

Having read the first of Richard Osman’s books, The Thursday Murder Club this was an obvious choice to follow the story. We re-join amateur sleuths, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron at Coopers Edge Retirement village on their next adventures and escapades with the addition of some new characters.

Elisabeth’s colourful past as an MI5 agent provides an amazing story of helping an old colleague. Involving not only some very expensive diamonds but the mafia as well. there’s murder and mayhem as the friends try to solve the mystery and some cryptic clues to find the truth and maybe the diamonds. As before, it's very entertaining, there is some blossoming romance and depictions of great relationships and challenges which they overcome together.

The characters were already well developed but we learn more about them and their strengths and challenges here. Joyce has some of her own chapters which are taken from her diary, where she chats away, writing down her thoughts and what she wants to tell her daughter about. All of the characters are relevant to the plot. There are many flashbacks to Elizabeth’s past career and her introspection around her marriage are very touching.

The ending is delightful, all the loose ends are tied up and I assume there will be more books to come in the series, which I am already looking forward to.

I loved this book; it was better than the first book in the series in my opinion. It has a great plot that, while it seems a little unbelievable of a group of septuagenarians, I can imagine my late grandmother being similar. It’s funny mostly but has some more serious parts.

I would recommend this to anyone who likes to laugh, who enjoys a murder mystery or a fairly light-hearted read about a supergroup of friends.

Completely confusing and utterly gripping, this is a must for those who enjoyed The Thursday Murder Club. The main characters develop and another puzzling crime is solved.
An excellent read, helped for me after listening to the audiobook of the first book I had the “voices” of the characters in my head as I read this one.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

I said of the first book that is hard for a debut author to establish a style. Well having read this I can happily report that Richard Osman has now truly established himself as a writer of fiction. He has managed to create a second extremely enjoyable and entertaining multiple murder mystery.

His dry wit shows through from the outset. Building successfully on the eclectic group of characters which featured in book one. He has built on the setting, a retirement village in Southern England. This once again provides the perfect backdrop for a whodunit in the vein of Agatha Christie, with the added bonus of Richard Osman's subtle humour interwoven in this cleverly crafted story.

The novel has pace and sufficient twists and turns to keep it interesting to the very end. In my opinion the real merit is the eclectic cast of characters, all of which are beautifully crafted. Each with their own peculiarities.

I found myself drawn in to the community, even though the links between a retirement community and an active set of police investigations, really does go beyond the boundaries of reality. Added to the mix this time is a spy thriller!

In all, this is a beautifully written and engaging novel. I will look forward to seeing how Mr Osman will build on these two novels when the third book arrives. On the strength of this book I will eagerly await the next visit to Coopers Chase.

I give my thanks to Netgalley and Penguin, Viking for a copy of this book in exchange for this review.

As enjoyable as the first book was, this second one is even better! The plotline draws you in further and further until it is racing along pulling the reader breathlessly after it. The Thursday Club members and their friends and families are beautifully crafted and you just can't help liking them as if they were real people you could meet on the bus or in the street. Would definitely recommend.

I haven’t read the first book in these series so was slightly hesitant to start this one. However I need not have worried. It was thoroughly enjoyable with some laugh out loud moments and a delightful cast of characters. I would recommend it.

Having seen so many excellent reviews of the authors first book, was pleased to be able to have the opportunity to read this, his second novel. sadly for me it was just not my 'cup of tea'. Just couldn't get into it , so gave up after a couple of chapters

Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life.
As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus?
But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can the Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?

Firstly, a huge thank you to the publishers for inviting me to be part of the tour and sending me a copy of the book
I really enjoyed the first book, so was delighted to be asked to be part of the tour
The books definitely need to be read as a series, rather than standalone, in my opinion
These books are full of wit and humour, whilst dealing with solving very serious Crimes!
The characters in this book have amazing personalities and I really enjoyed being part of their journey. I enjoyed meeting every single one of them in the first novel, but I loved seeing their relationships unfold and how they become great friends
There is a lot of humour in the book and it is a real light hearted, fun read. I also recently listed to the audiobook of Thursday murder club after reading it, and I loved the audiobook so much!
Highly recommend this series!

Thank you to #NetGalley and #Penguin and an advance copy of #TheManWhoDiedTwice by #RichardOsman
I don’t know why but I just couldn’t get into this book at all. I’ve tried twice but it’s not for me.
I think this is one of those series where you have to read them in order.
It’s seemed jumbled up and confusing. I know it has been loved by many but not for me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️

When Elizabeth receives a letter from an old colleague who needs her help The Thursday Murder Club reconvenes.

Stolen diamonds, murders and gangsters makes this second instalment of this brilliant book series really come to life.

An easy read……. Some funny lines but wouldn’t purchase this and disappointed with the weak story line. Hard to see why it’s a Very popular book!

I just loved "The Thursday Murder Club" so when I saw that there was a sequel I was keen to read it! It did not disappoint. Osman's clever and funny storytelling gripped me from beginning to end, and it was lovely to read about these characters again. Thank you so much for the ARC, it was a spectacular follow-up to the previous book and I look forward to the next!

I was so excited to get a copy of Richard Osman’s second instalment of the Thursday Murder Club! I would say I preferred the first book but it was nevertheless a funny, cleverly written murder mystery. The characters from the last book who we came to love were still there and familiarity was comforting. The story this time brought in new characters some of whom were related to our residents of the retirement village. Overall, an enjoyable read.

I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

This is the second book in the series

LOVED LOVED LOVED !!

Can't say any more than that

Loved this book. Richard’s style is perfect enough intrigue, mystery and comical situations. Sat and read it in one sitting as I did not want to stop reading. I love all the characters from the first book and enjoyed the introduction of new characters that were equally as full of life. I hope that we continue to follow this group of people with all their idiosyncrasies in a third book. I would only make one observation and I think that it would help anyone who had not read the Thursday Murder Club if a brief rundown of each of the characters from the first book so that every reader started from a similar page. With only half a dozen from the first book it would only take a page and it might be useful to give a brief description of the site as well, the nuns burial, the new building, the various areas and perhaps some of the club/ activities that exist there.
After reading the first book this was not necessary as I could not help but remember the main characters and the surroundings they exist in.
To me it warrants a full 5 stars but if I was new reader to Richard then I would possibly only give 4 stars simply because it was assumed that I would have read the first book.

I really love Richard Osman’s writing. It’s heartwarming and easy to read. He really knows how to draw you in and his comedy elements are well timed. Each character is so loveable that you can’t help but root for them. I need book three of this series now.

Another great read from Richard Osman, I enjoyed every minute of it. We're back with the Thursday Murder Club and this time, Elizabeth is contacted by an old friend who needs some help. With stolen diamonds, ruthless murderers and an old flame, I couldn't put the book down. Sheer escapism and entertainment. Roll on the next book.

I absolutely adored this book!
I had high hopes following The Thursday Murder Club and I wasn’t disappointed.
It’s very rare you find yourself laughing and grinning like a lunatic at a thriller but this gives you humour and twists and turns and the most incredible characters.

In The Man Who Died Twice, we return to Coopers Chase retirement village and the septuagenarian sleuths Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron. This time, Elizabeth’s past as an MI5 agent returns to haunt her in the guise of a former colleague, some stolen diamonds, and the Mafia. Soon enough there’s murder and mayhem as the friends try to get to the bottom of where the stolen diamonds are. There’s also an attack on one of their own, some blossoming romance between side characters, and a substantial amount of drugs.

As with the first novel, The Thursday Murder Club, the main characters are well-rounded and fully developed. The secondary characters could perhaps do with a little more polish here and there, but on the whole they are entertaining and relevant to the plot and shenanigans that go on throughout the story. We are treated to the main action with side forays into Joyce’s diary entries and flashbacks to Elizabeth’s former employment, with an underlying theme that actions have consequences, even decades into the future.

I enjoyed this book very much, though I would recommend that newcomers read The Thursday Murder Club first because it sets everything up so beautifully and gives lots of backstory. These characters really get under your skin and — despite it being a crime novel (which I almost never read) and about murder — it was a warm and welcoming return to Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, Ron, Bodgan, and the others. The very British humour is still on point without it being cringeworthy, which is something I hope continues throughout the rest of the series, and the plot had plenty of twists, turns, and complications to keep me guessing. The line “I suspect Elizabeth will happen” had me barking with laughter, but the introspections Elizabeth has around her marriage had me awash with tears. I really did resonate with her this time around, despite being decades younger, in a way that made my heart hurt, and that is the mark of good writing.

The only thing I would say is that some of the novelty of the first novel has worn off now, so it perhaps wasn’t as captivating as the first, but this is a minor point and I am excited to continue with the rest of the series as and when they are published. Very enjoyable and recommended!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher, Viking, through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.