Maigret by Georges Simenon

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fiction crime mystery lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

A new translation of this gripping novel which sees the inspector brought out of his peaceful retirement. Maigret shrugged his shoulders, buried his hands in his pockets and went off without answering. He had just spent one of the most wretched da...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 40%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.22

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