The Blue Room by Georges Simenon

The Blue Room

Georges Simenon with Linda Coverdale (Translator)

fiction crime mystery challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

160 pages | first published 1960

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"One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories." --The Guardian Master novelist Georges Simenon...
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Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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