Who is this book for?
- Fans of Richard Osman's previous work, especially those who enjoyed the Thursday Murder Club series.
- Readers who appreciate witty, humorous crime fiction with a blend of cozy mystery and thriller elements.
- Those who enjoy fast-paced, globe-trotting adventures with quirky characters.
- Audiobook listeners who appreciate excellent narration.
- People who like mysteries that incorporate modern elements like social media and technology.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers expecting a direct continuation or similarity to the Thursday Murder Club series.
- Those who prefer more realistic or grounded crime fiction without far-fetched plot elements.
- People who dislike frequent character switches or large casts of characters in their novels.
- Readers who prefer deeply developed, complex characters over plot-driven narratives.
- Those who are sensitive to forced or overly quirky humor in their mystery novels.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Introduces a new, entertaining detective duo with Amy and Steve Wheeler
- Features witty and humorous writing, especially through the character of Rosie D'Antonio
- Provides an action-packed, fast-paced plot with global settings
- Offers clever and original storylines involving social media influencers and money smuggling
- Develops interesting character dynamics, particularly between Amy and Steve
- Incorporates modern elements like the use of ChatGPT in the plot
- Narrated excellently in the audiobook version by Nicola Walker
- Maintains the author's trademark humor and engaging writing style
- Sets up potential for an exciting new series
- Blends elements of cozy mystery with thriller aspects
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Some readers found the characters less developed compared to the Thursday Murder Club series
- The plot can be confusing at times with too many characters to keep track of
- The start of the book is slow for some readers, taking time to engage
- Some found the humor forced or brittle, especially at the beginning
- The main character Amy is perceived as lacking depth by some readers
- The plot is considered too unrealistic or far-fetched by some
- Frequent point of view switches affected pacing for some readers
- Some felt the book lacked the charm and depth of the author's previous series
- A few readers found it difficult to connect with or care about the characters
- The balance between cozy mystery and thriller elements didn't work for everyone
