The Thursday Murder Club

1. General Impressions 

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• This novel is the first installment in the Thursday Murder Club series. Does it make you want to read the rest of this series? Why or why not?
• Did author Richard Osman’s identity as a popular English comedian influence how you approached this book? Can you tell it was written by a comedian?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Joyce’s participation in the Thursday Murder Club introduces her to new friends, which make her life richer. Have you ever started a hobby or joined a club that changed your life?
• If you were part of the Thursday Murder Club, would you make choices that are different from those of the main characters? How do you imagine that your personal interests, history, and expertise would have influenced the actions of the club?
• People underestimate the club members because of their age. Have you ever been discounted or underestimated because of your age, whether because you were young or more experienced? Did you work to prove your critics wrong like the Thursday Murder Club does?
• This novel deals with the topic of extrajudicial justice. How does this topic influence the plot? What do the characters think of this topic? What is your personal opinion on this topic?

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