The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien by Georges Simenon

The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien

Inspector Maigret #4

Georges Simenon with Linda Coverdale (Translator)

137 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

Inspector Maigret finds himself tangled up in a dreadful death, in Georges Simenon's haunting tale about the lengths to which people will go to escape from guiltWhile in Brussels on police business, Inspector Jules Maigret witnesses a strange act:...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 62%
adventurous 50%
dark 37%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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