The Man Who Died Twice

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

1. In several instances in this novel and its previous installment, The Thursday Murder Club, characters take justice into their own hands. Do you sympathize with their actions, or do you believe that the law should be stringently followed?

2. At what point did you guess the identity of the murderer? Did you know before the main characters did?

3. Had you ever read any works of fiction featuring elderly protagonists? Did anything about Osman’s portrayal surprise you?

4. How did the attitudes of these elderly characters impact the way you view your own mortality?

5. Different characters have different attitudes towards the life-changing diamonds. Some are tempted to steal them, while others want to use them to do good deeds. If you were in their position, what would you have done?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. How does this novel engage with societal attitudes towards the topic of aging? How does the narrative work to subvert dominant stereotypes?

2. Why has series become so popular? How does it resonate with real-world needs and concerns?

Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.

1. How does the author use juxtaposition to heighten tension in the narrative? Provide examples from at least two different scenes.

2. Ibrahim reflects, “They say a man who desires revenge should dig two graves.” What does he mean by this? How does this metaphor fit with the rest of the novel? 

3. What purpose do Joyce’s diary entries serve in the novel? Why does the author include them?

4. Discuss the role of innocence in the novel. How is innocence compromised, and when does it become a source of weakness or strength?

5. How does the author use Ryan’s characterization to deliver a critique on the challenges that the younger generation is facing today?