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By: ALEXA 004
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2025-06-23 10:38:11 |
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Overall, this book was not well received. Two loved it, the rest found it somewhat fatuous with characters more like caricatures. |
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By: DUNED 118
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2025-06-16 18:42:42 |
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Well enjoyed once underway but slow to get into and understand the characters. Could understand its popularity and more discussion was had about the resulting television series and the actors portraying the characters. Some were very keen to read the following books. |
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By: WHAKA 021
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2025-06-05 14:38:54 |
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We all really enjoyed this book and look forward to seeing the movie! |
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By: CHCH 194
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2025-03-19 14:04:15 |
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A little lightweight for most of us. |
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By: CHCH 156
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2025-03-13 09:42:25 |
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We loved the characters and the plot, especially the little surprises. |
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By: TAUR 039
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2025-03-10 12:29:57 |
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Good, easy read. |
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By: CHCH 058
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2025-01-31 12:11:15 |
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There was a mixed reaction to this book, from "deplorable - the worst book I've read for ages", to "I found myself chuckling, and warmed to the characters enough to read other books in the series". There was, however, almost unanimous agreement that the plot was convoluted and there was too much detail provided about what turned out to be minor characters. Some of us felt that there was a 'Blytonesque' quality to the tale telling, presumably done for comic effect, but which made it difficult to take other elements of the book seriously. We all had trouble keeping the story straight. |
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By: WHANG 022
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2024-12-18 13:16:54 |
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It was ok for us. Not amazing or hilarious as described on the cover. |
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By: CHCH 010
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2024-12-04 14:39:00 |
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The group found this book light-hearted and enjoyable, but at times it was confusing with so many characters and plots. It provoked good discussion. |
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By: AUCK 037
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2024-11-27 18:11:18 |
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We had a completely divided response to this book. Some loved it and others didn’t enjoy it at all. We discussed the details of the murders to sort out what we all understood. The context was clever and the idea of meaningful “work” for the residents in a rest home interesting but the portrayal of the police, a parody- funny but not possible in real life. |
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By: TAKA 001
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2024-09-10 17:09:51 |
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An easy, light read with some humour. A who-done-it with a higher than usual attrition rate even for a retirement home. |
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By: OMAR 001
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2024-08-14 14:34:51 |
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Brilliant read. Well received by all members. Very thought-provoking about the next stage of our senior life. Highly recommend. |
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By: GORE 001
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2024-08-01 10:17:19 |
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What an excellent read for the middle of a bleak, grey winter! Everyone enjoyed 'The Thursday Murder Club' immensely and a couple have read subsequent publications. The characterisations were excellent as well as the twists and turns of the plot. Appreciated were the times we laughed out loud, often followed by being close to tears. All wanted the opportunity to meet the characters in person! |
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By: MOTUE 009
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2024-06-26 11:48:32 |
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The group had a varied reaction to the many strands of the story. We would have liked more depth as we had unanswered questions. Overall an easy read. |
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By: ROTO 006
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2024-06-17 11:51:10 |
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A lovely light quirky read, but as most of our members are over 70, our discussion extended to the pros and cons of Rest Home/ Retirement Village living. |
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By: RAWEN 001
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2024-06-12 13:54:24 |
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A good light read. Very likeable characters. Enough red herrings to keep you guessing. A book we all enjoyed. |
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By: DUNED 044
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2024-05-22 13:05:50 |
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A nice light read. |
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By: ASHB 009
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2024-05-02 11:39:25 |
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Most of our ladies really enjoyed this book. Some got a bit lost at the end! Was a fun read and made some of us feel we could enjoy living in a retirement village with a Murder Club! |
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By: ASHB 005
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2024-05-01 14:52:01 |
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Some members of our group enjoyed this book more than others. Some felt confused by the number of different characters. |
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By: CHCH 037
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2024-02-22 10:31:25 |
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We generally enjoyed it as a good holiday read. |
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By: NELS 062
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2024-01-17 12:18:53 |
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Nearly all our group loved this book for its humour, clever portrayal of characters, and twists and turns in the plot. A couple found it trite with stereotypical characters. |
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By: WAIKA 001
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2024-01-10 13:13:32 |
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Everyone enjoyed this book very much. A nice book to read at this time of the year as it provided us with lots of laughter. |
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By: WELL 213
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2024-01-10 13:11:13 |
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Such a good book for our last meeting of 2023. Good fun, entertaining and clever - we all loved it. |
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By: WELL 024
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2023-11-15 13:19:49 |
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Enjoyed by everyone although some thought there were too many subplots/divisions. Led to discussion of 'ageing" and the freedom it gives you to be and do. And of course, lots of discussion of Retirement Villages!! |
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By: HAVE 011
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2023-11-01 12:42:40 |
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We all enjoyed the book. Good plot, light-hearted, and a good discussion at out meeting! It's rare for us all to agree! |
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By: NELS 042
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2023-10-02 11:14:27 |
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Everyone enjoyed it and didn't guess the culprit until the end. A relaxing read. |
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By: WAIKA 013
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2023-09-25 14:37:00 |
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This book took a number of us some time to get a sense of what it was all about. As we got deeper into the book it became more enjoyable. |
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By: AUCK 280
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2023-09-18 12:06:21 |
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Some members thought it was the best book they'd read in ages! Funny, relatable and characterisation very good. |
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By: AUCK 014
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2023-09-13 10:39:38 |
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Mixed reviews from the group on this one. All agreed they could relate to the characters and thought the author was clever with his observations of them. All thought it was an easy, fun read. However, while some thoroughly enjoyed the book and were excited to read the sequels, others thought it was a little slow and tedious and perhaps a little ‘light’, and wouldn’t recommend it to others. Overall, the score was a 3.0 / 5. |
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By: UPMO 003
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2023-08-21 13:19:15 |
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9/10 of us loved this book. Funny, sad, and kept us guessing until the end. Great writer! |
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By: AUCK 339
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2023-08-08 12:53:41 |
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Loved by all. |
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By: DOUBT 001
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2023-07-19 11:54:35 |
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Half of us enjoyed the book, its humour and memorable characters - keeps you guessing to the end! Half felt the book wasn't the right fit for them. |
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By: AUCK 153
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2023-07-12 10:04:14 |
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Half the group read the book and enjoyed it. The other half didn't finish the book as it did not draw their attention. |
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By: HAST 006
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2023-07-03 12:03:09 |
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We loved this book!! |
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By: LITRIV 001
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2023-06-08 11:21:51 |
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A lively humorous discussion on 'The Thursday Murder Club'. Great, quirky characters - a complex mix but maybe a few too many red herrings. A very clever author - we enjoyed it and are keen to read the other titles in the series. |
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By: QUEEN 008
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2023-05-03 14:37:31 |
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A good light-hearted read. |
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