bahador's review
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
heathcliff_burton's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
8797999's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable but not a favourite. Some fun characters and an intriguing case. Forgettable though.
abevigodless's review against another edition
5.0
My first Maigret book, which has Simenon's signature brilliant sense for detail and existential unease buffeting along beneath a good mystery yarn.
tearsofthetinman's review against another edition
4.0
I was only introduced to Maigret through the 1990s tv series and in my mind I saw Michael Gambon when i was reading this novel.
Its a good short read and continues at a decent pace. My only criticism would be the end which felt a little rushed as if the author had to complete the story that day.
Its a good short read and continues at a decent pace. My only criticism would be the end which felt a little rushed as if the author had to complete the story that day.
rose_direk's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
laurielorry's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bjerz's review against another edition
2.0
Having watched the Maigret series on Britbox, I was excited to read my first Maigret book, Maigret and the Man on the Boulevard. What a let down. The voice was stilted, there were many typographical or translation issues (which someone very kindly corrected in pen - thank you anonymous grammar police officer), and it was generally very boring. I doubt I will read any more Simenon stories.
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