The Bullet That Missed
Richard Osman, 2016
Mystery, thriller & crime Contemporary fictionGraphic novels & humour
A charming detective joins a witty group of retirees to investigate a complex local mystery, but the truth may be far more complicated than a small-town murder.
Feels like humor and curiosity. About friendship, time and society.
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In a world of high stakes, how do you choose who deserves an end?
And the old guy too. The one who helped Bogdan set her up. She has asked around, and found his name is Ron Ritchie. He’ll have to go as well. She’ll leave them until after the trial-juries don’t like witnesses being murdered-but then she will kill them both. Richard Osman.Osman is known for his ability to blend detailed procedural elements with sharp, character-driven dialogue and surprising moments of dark humour.
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- Feels like humor and curiosity. About friendship, time and society.
- What should I read after The Bullet That Missed?
- If you liked The Bullet That Missed, try Confessions of a Shopaholic (Sophie Kinsella), Bossypants (Tina Fey) and Big Little Lies (Liane Moriarty).
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Three years into a career, still certain someone will notice you're faking it.
Of course, I still know nothing about finance. People at the bus stop know more about finance than me. Schoolchildren know more than me. I’ve been doing this job for three years now, and I’m still expecting someone to catch me out.
Confessions of a Shopaholic · Sophie Kinsella
What happens when the world demands a polished exterior and a stoic silence?
Some people say, “Never let them see you cry.” I say, if you’re so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone.
Bossypants · Tina Fey
The invisible duel that happens across a shop counter.
Another silence, as if two gunmen have suddenly realized they have forgotten to bring their pistols. Ove looks at the box for a long time, as though he’s waiting for it to make a confession.
A Man Called Ove · Fredrik Backman
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