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We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

We Solve Murders

A Novel

by Richard Osman
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  • Sep 17, 2024, 400 pages
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  • May 2025, 400 pages
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For supplemental discussion material see our Beyond the Book article, A Brief History of Close Protection Agencies and our BookBrowse Review of We Solve Murders.


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  1. Steve's lifestyle is quiet, routine, and contained; Rosie's is wild and unpredictable; and Amy's falls somewhere in between. Which approach to the world most appeals to you? Which seems best suited in the face of danger?
  2. Several characters—Andrew, Bonnie, Max, Rosie herself—have pursued or found fame, wielding influence on the big screen, social media, or in the literary world. How do their elevated profiles endanger or protect these characters? If you were to be famous for something, what would it be?
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  1. How does the author develop themes of identity and belonging throughout the narrative?
  2. What role does the setting play in shaping the characters' decisions and relationships?
  3. Discuss how the ending reframes the events of the story. Were you surprised?


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