176 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
A gripping new translation of the first novel in the famous Inspector Maigret seriesWhat he sought, what he waited and watched out for was the crack in the wall. In other words, the instant when the human being comes out from behind the opponent ....
Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 54%
adventurous 29%
challenging 20%
sad 16%
emotional 12%
reflective 8%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Misogyny, Racism
176 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A gripping new translation of the first novel in the famous Inspector Maigret seriesWhat he sought, what he waited and watched out for was the crack in the wall. In other words, the instant when the human being comes out from behind the opponent ....
Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 54%
adventurous 29%
challenging 20%
sad 16%
emotional 12%
reflective 8%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Misogyny, Racism