I really enjoyed Murder Mindfully. A genius, topic premise, a great cover and a clever plot delivered with a smirk and a wink. Recommended for both comedy and crime fans

I wasn't expecting to like this book, but I enjoyed it very much as it is so funny and clever. It is a real antidote to the very earnest "religion" of mindfulness, and the story is well-planned. I will definitely recommend this book.

Great Shades of Walter White in therapy! Addictive, funny, and more than just a lesson in redefining your thinking, this is a quick, easy read and I"m already keen on finding out more...

With thanks to the author, publishers Faber & Faber Ltd, and NetGalley for providing me with a DRC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

What a fun and twisted read!

The thought of a lawyer exercising mindfulness to help himself murder his gangster client and then step into his shoes seems ludicrous on so many levels, but the author pulls it off spectacularly! I particularly enjoyed how he weaved that murderous side of the plot with something as everyday and mundane as finding a preschool place for his young daughter and then used that as the driving force for much of the events that followed.

Despite some of the quite violent scenes described in the book, the characters were all remarkably likeable to some extent (even the gangsters), while the dialog was lively and witty and a pleasure to read.

As a bonus, I also appreciated the mindfulness quotes at the start of each chapter and have highlighted some of them to take forward with me. Hopefully, they don’t have the same effect on me as they did on Björn, though!

'I didn't kill anyone until I was forty-two. That's actually a little on the late side for my current professional environment. Admittedly, I did kill almost half a dozen in the week that followed.' (Murder Mindfully, Chapter 1.)

How not to love a book that starts like this! Murder Mindfully delivers what the title promises. There's organised crime and murder, and there's mindfulness. Not two things that are often connected, so of course I was intrigued and eager to read this.

And it was an absolute joy! Yes, it was an absolute joy to read a book with lots of murders and criminality. Because, apparently murder can be part of a joyful, mindful way of living.

Bjorn is a criminal defence lawyer ostracised by everyone in the law firm where he works because he is responsible for one of the firm's most lucrative but distasteful clients, Dragan, the boss of an organised crime gang. Dragan is keeping Bjorn so busy that Bjorn is stressed out and his family life is suffering. So he gives in to his wife's demand to pull his socks up, and agrees to take lessons in mindfulness. And discovers the key to continuing his work but with way less stress!

Murder Mindfully is a book to race through. It's intelligent, witty – at times very funny – cleverly plotted and very, very entertaining. Sure it's as light and full of holes as a stick of candyfloss, but who cares, it's fun. No wonder it's been translated (from the German original) into several languages and even been made into a Netflix series (which I haven't seen). It's popularity is well earned. Recommended.

I really liked the concept of this novel. Bringing together mindfulness and murder is a funny combination so it kept me on my toes and I enjoyed the mindfulness tips at the start of every chapter too - whether intended or not, they made for an extra, unexpected takeaway! A very unique take on a crime novel.

Everything about this book piqued my interest when I first heard about it! I’m not sure it’ll leave my brain in a hurry! Achieving a better work-life balance is a goal for many of us, but when Björn’s journey begins and he learns a little more about mindfulness, he discovers some pretty disturbing new coping strategies…

Murder Mindfully is such a unique crime novel written with a dark, comical edge. I couldn’t help but get fully drawn into such an original concept, the murder and the mindfulness contrasting in such a clever way from beginning to end. For the most part, it’s an addictive read, characters are developed so well (even though there are a fair few to get acquainted with) and the plot was really engaging. The mindfulness quotes at the start of each chapter were surprisingly useful (but I definitely won’t be using them to commit a murder, ha) and the way this theme of being mindful became the foundations of everything Björn does to turn his life around was explored to perfection. It’s a dangerous, tense and thrilling journey until the very last page. A must read!

Our ‘hero’ is an over worked yet unfulfilled individual until his wife demands that he attend mindfulness sessions or they will split up. They separate anyway but mindfulness does the trick. Our overworked lawyer with a hoodlum client suddenly finds himself in control with an ease of breath and not worrying about things he can’t control, a first novel and what a novel! Loved it. Fast paced

This wasn't personally in my style, but clearly many did attach to it. In particular I found the repetitive section of the relevant chapter of mindfulness book at the start of each chapter annoying. Although touted as a murder novel...as far as I can remember, no one was actually murdered by the main protagonist....just left to die. Just not for me.

The adventure I experienced was unexpectedly wild and filled with laughter. I found myself thoroughly engaged as the plot unfolded, twisting and turning in ways I hadn't anticipated. Each character was richly developed, bringing their own unique quirks and charm to the story. However, the main character stood out to me the most, becoming my favorite as I followed their journey through this fantastic tale.

Murder Mindfully was an interesting read and I enjoyed how this novel unravelled. The main character Björn is stressed in his line of work as a lawyer and under the ultimate of his wife he goes to a therapist to be more mindful... However I really don't think this mindfulness was what his wife was expecting... At 42 Björn killed his first victim. What unravels after has the reader intrigued. This novel is surprisingly funny in parts, I say this as I didn't expect a murder novel to have humour but it's in there. The way the story is written rolls off the page and I can see why this is now a Netflix show.
I enjoyed the development of the storyline and the characters, I'm even intrigued by the shoe so may give that a watch next.

The plot of this book felt so exciting, fresh and funny, It had me hooked all the way through, the calm meets murder and danger was very well done.

Freedom means not having to do what you don’t want to do.
A defence lawyer for a brutal crime boss, Bjorn is caught in a downward spiral. His marriage isn’t happy - their daughter is “not so much the child of their dreams but the child of his wife’s plans”.
Wife Katharina hates the job Bjorn does, but to escape the unhappiness at home, he works even harder, making home life even more difficult. Something has to give. So he goes on a Mindfulness course in an attempt to right the ship, with unforeseen consequences. It all starts to make sense to him.
He actually becomes mindful and appreciates the important things in life, like precious time with his daughter, which he resolves to be fully present for. When his client, crime boss Dragan Sergowicz’s actions threaten to derail that trip, it triggers a series of unexpected events.
The thread of mindfulness through the book makes the absurd events make complete sense as Bjorn justifies his actions in line with his new mindful thinking. He finally finds a happiness, and goes to extreme lengths to protect it. Even kill.
It’s brilliantly written - a comedy so very dark, the violence farcical and cartoon-like. It’s a book that I couldn’t put down as I had to follow the thread to see how everything ended up!
Many thanks to Netgalley and publisher Faber and Faber Ltd for this copy of the book for review.

This was definitely different but greatly funny! I had so much time going on a crazy adventure throughout this story. The characters were really well written but the main character was definitely pulling all the strings and keeping us on our feet!

The title of this book caught my attention and after reading the blurb I was intrigued. Thank you to Faber and Faber for granting my request for an ARC via Netgalley.

Criminal defence lawyer, Björn needs to find some work-life balance. He's on the verge of losing his wife and daughter due to his demanding workload. So reluctantly he begins mindfulness classes. Surprisingly the lessons and exercises he learns help Björn to find some serenity but when that inner peace is threatened by his demanding client, he kills him... mindfully!

I really enjoyed the dark humour in this book. The mindfulness lessons at the start of each chapter were actually quite thought provoking and I thought they cleverly linked in with the subsequent chapter.

Overall I enjoyed this read, I found Björn to be a character I could root for and hopefully he will have more mindfull adventures in the future.

A funny and sharply observed story about the unintended consequences of reading a self-help book on mindfulness. Bjorn is a successful criminal defence lawyer working for some unsavoury clients in organised crime. Advised to practise mindfulness to save his marriage, this results in him turning from lawyer to killer, all in the name of mindfulness. Deliciously dark and laugh out loud funny, this is original, engaging and highly entertaining. I particularly enjoyed the self-help excerpts at the start of each chapter.

With thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this title.

I didn't quite expect this story to go like it did. When I realised what type of book it was, I thought I'd give it a go and give up, but I quickly found myself getting more and more into the story. It was quirky and I liked most of the characters.

Sent on a mindfulness course by his wife, it has powerful repercussions.
Changing viewpoint allows for unconventional ideas and solutions to be used.
A lot of positives but with dark humour.
An enjoyable book that will make you smile.

Absolutely brilliant plot! I'm a huge fan of "Lawyer" novels and this book really ticked that box. The book is very well written and engaging.

I (mostly) really enjoyed this book, it kept me entertained. The only things that put me off were the mindfulness quotes at the beginning of each chapter being repeated during the chapter. I would love to read more of this author’s work. Really good! Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the early copy.