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Maigret at the Crossroads by Robert Baldick, Georges Simenon

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andreakarats's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Actually 3.9

theflamingopriss's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A lighter, breezier Maigret entry. Though, I can already tell Simenon’s into bored villains who murder & steal for the fun of it, and to prove they can.

kamzilla's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

crnavedrana's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

8797999's review against another edition

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4.0

A very enjoyable and interesting case. A few of characters were shifty and it was puzzling for me how they were all intermingled in the case. I would never have got there in the end. Very fun and a bit more action than the previous ones.

I have to say these Maigret books are quickly becoming favourites. Perfect reads for cosy night in front of the fire.

kathleenguthriewoods's review against another edition

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4.0

Read it in one night. A fun, old-school who-done-it with some interesting twists.

Was thinking it would be a great story for a movie, and wouldn't you know? One was made in 1932 and a remake came out in April of this year: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6326286/?ref_=nv_sr_1.

**Update: There are several film versions, the most recent with Rowan Atkinson. I read reviews, and "The Maigret Collection" starring Michael Gambon sounds the best. Hard to find, however. Guess I'll just have to read the other books in this series. :-)