The Strangers in the House by Georges Simenon

The Strangers in the House

Georges Simenon with Geoffrey Sainsbury (Translator), David Watson (Contributor), P.D. James (Contributor)

194 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Dirty, drunk, unloved, and unloving, Hector Loursat has been a bitter recluse for eighteen long years—ever since his wife abandoned him and their newborn child to run off with another man. Once a successful lawyer, Loursat now guzzles burgundy and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
dark 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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