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A perfect guilty pleasure—smooth, mindless fun

This is not a serious murder investigation book. Instead, it is pure guilty pleasure and mindless fun. While the plot twists are a little too numerous, it is all done intentionally and smoothly.

Richard Osman's style succeeds because:

• Immersive world-building: The writing creates a distinct world where all of these eccentric things happen naturally and smoothly.
• Flawless pacing: Even with the high volume of twists, the narrative flows without friction.

I definitely look forward to reading more of these easy books from the author.