The Last Devil to Die 📚 🎧 - Richard Osman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Audiobook Review
Audiobook Review: The Last Devil to Die
This latest installment of The Thursday Murder Club has everything die-hard fans love about the series. When antiques dealer Kuldesh Sharma, a friend of the group, is killed over a missing shipment of heroin, the gang is off on their next adventure. This time, there are more bodies than usual, and the group even sets a trap to see which criminal will be left standing—a surprising turn from their usual methods. However, despite Elizabeth’s absence for much of the story, they manage to crack the case in the end.
The audiobook brings this quirky, charming world to life with engaging narration that captures both the humor and heart of the story. Each character’s voice stands out, making the story easy to follow, especially as the group dives into subplots like the online romance of a newcomer to Cooper's Chase. Listening to the gang take over the account and send hilarious emails to "Tatiana" was an absolute treat.
What truly shines in this audiobook, though, are the deeper, more emotional moments. We learn secrets, such as Ibrahim’s lost love and Joyce’s deep longing for Gerald. But the heart of the story lies in Elizabeth and Stephen’s battle with dementia. Osman’s portrayal of their struggles is both heart-wrenching and beautifully reflective, exploring the impact of the illness on love and relationships. The audiobook format adds an extra layer of poignancy, with the narration drawing out the raw emotion of these moments.
While the murder plot might not be as strong as previous books, I’d listen to it again just for the tender writing about dementia and how Elizabeth and Stephen face it together. Even though Osman hints at a break in the series, it feels like a natural progression given the plot’s direction.
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