Book Review: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

I enjoyed We Solve Murders more for the fabulous mix of characters than the mystery. The short chapters kept the plot moving along at a good steady pace.

 

Amy works for a private security company and is currently protecting world renown author Rosie D'Antonio after she has received a death threat. When it starts to look like Amy is being set up for a number of murders, she calls on her father-in-law, retired police officer Steve Wheeler, to help her find out who is behind the murders.

Not being able to leave Rosie unprotected, she takes her along as they investigate the murders. 

The vast number of characters introduced at the start of the book made it hard to keep up with and remember who was who.  However it soon settled into a rhythm and the connections became easier to keep track of.

 

We Solve Murders is an easy read. The plot is uncomplicated, there is plenty of humour and you don't have to think too deeply about the mystery.

 

You may have to suspend your disbelief at times but it is its absurdness that makes it so funny.

 

We Solve Murders is perfect for those who like their murder mysteries with a dose of humour and heart. 

With over 129,000 ratings on Goodreads already, and 78% being 4 & 5 stars, it looks like Richard Osman is on another winner with this series.

 

My rating 4.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

 

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Imprint: Viking

Publication date: 17th September 2024

Series: We Solve Murders #1

Genre: Crime / Mystery

Pages: 444

Source: Own Copy