The Impossible Fortune

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  • ID: 496
  • Added: 2025-09-13
  • Updated: 2025-09-13
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  • Reviews: 2
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radiotimes.com · Unknown · 2025-09-26
enjoyable 4.00

The Impossible Fortune is a thrilling addition to the Thursday Murder Club series, blending humor and mystery. The characters remain as engaging as ever, though some may find the plot slightly predictable.

Fans of the Thursday Murder Club will find The Impossible Fortune to be another delightful mix of wit and intrigue. The elderly sleuths are as charming and sharp as ever, and their banter adds a lot of fun to the story. However, while the mystery is engaging, some readers might find the resolution a bit too neat and predictable. The book excels in its character development and humor, making it a enjoyable read for those who appreciate a lighter touch in their crime fiction. The setting and the dynamics between the characters are what truly shine, even if the plot itself doesn't break any new ground.


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    The Thursday Murder Club is back with another delightful mystery

    The book's strength lies in its characters and humor

    While the plot is engaging, the resolution feels a bit too neat

foyles.co.uk · Unknown · 2025-09-26
excellent 5.00

The Impossible Fortune is a delightful addition to The Thursday Murder Club series, filled with humor, warmth, and engaging characters. The retirees' dynamic and Osman's skillful writing make this a highly enjoyable and suspenseful read.

The Impossible Fortune brings back the beloved Thursday Murder Club with another thrilling mystery. The retirees—Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, Bogdan, and Ibrahim—are back in top form, solving a high-stakes case while dealing with personal issues. Richard Osman's writing is top-notch, blending dark humor, emotional depth, and suspense seamlessly. The characters are relatable and well-developed, making the story highly engaging. The book covers a range of topics, from technology to therapy, without losing its fast pace and flow. The friendship and camaraderie among the characters are deeply touching, and the humor is perfectly timed. It's a page-turner that's hard to put down, making it a fantastic addition to the series.


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    What joy, what excitement that Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, Bogdan, Ibraham are back doing what they do best in The Impossible Fortune, the latest warm, humorous, wise book in The Thursday Murder Club series.

    From the first to the last page, you’re drawn back into Cooper’s Chase and don’t want to leave.

    The way Richard Osman has his retirees relate and speak to each other is so highly observed, it sounds natural and is so realistic, even when solving a case.

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