The Hand by Georges Simenon

The Hand

Georges Simenon

192 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Confident and successful, New York advertising executive Ray Sanders takes what he wants from life. When he goes missing in a snow storm in Connecticut one evening, his closest friend begins to reassess his loyalties, gambling Ray's fate and his o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 50%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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