Le Charretier de "La Providence" by Georges Simenon

Le Charretier de "La Providence"

Inspector Maigret #2

Georges Simenon

181 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Mary Lampson, épouse d'un colonel anglais à la retraite, est retrouvée étranglée dans une écurie près d'une écluse du canal, à la hauteur d'Epernay. Maigret est chargé de l'enquête et quelques jours plus tard Willy, homme de confiance du colonel e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
dark 54%
tense 36%
challenging 27%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.48

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