The Carter of "La Providence" by Georges Simenon

The Carter of "La Providence"

Inspector Maigret #2

Georges Simenon with David Coward (Translator)

3 hours, 28 minutes first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Georges Simenon's tragic tale of lost identity, translated by David Coward as part of the new Penguin Maigret series. What was the woman doing here? In a stable, wearing pearl earrings, her stylish bracelet and white buckskin shoes She must have ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 50%
tense 33%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
emotional 16%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.49

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