Thursday Murder Club

I just finished reading The Thursday Murder Club, and honestly, I didn’t enjoy it. 

The premise is great—an old age home where elderly residents still take an active interest in life. That’s a lovely idea, and it reflects reality. But the plot itself felt far too broad. There are two consecutive murders, a huge cast of characters, and yet nothing really happens.

As a reader, we’re given no real clues to hold on to, so there’s no opportunity to play detective alongside the characters. It all just feels... blah.

I don’t think I’ll be continuing with the series. The story might have been more compelling without the murder subplot—just a quiet, thoughtful look into the lives an engagedd relationships of the elderly characters would have interested me far more. 

As it stands, the murders feel understated and unearned. A good mystery should draw the reader in, leaving a trail of subtle hints that make us feel part of the investigation. That element was completely missing here, and with such a meandering plot, I found it hard to stay engaged.

2.5/5