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Monsieur Gallet, Décédé by Georges Simenon

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adamrshields's review against another edition

3.0

Short review: This is the best of the three Maigret books I have read so far. But it still isn't to the level of what I keep hearing about Maigret. I like the character of Maigret and the mystery here was good. But the whole package still felt a little lacking. I am going to keep reading these as I see them on sale. But I haven't hit greatness yet.

My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/the-late-monsieur-gallet-by-george-simenon/

sandin954's review against another edition

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3.0

An early book in the Inspector Maigret and the best so far. Maigret's character is becoming a bit more fleshed out and the plotting was quite good. Listened to the audio version which was well read by Gareth Armstrong.

crnavedrana's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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hazel_amazel's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

adamcagey's review against another edition

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4.0

What does it say about me that my favorite book series are all crime/mystery? Matthew Scudder, inspector Montalbano, Strange and Quinn. Add to this list Detective Maigret. Written by Georges Simenon, a writer whom Faulker compared to Chekov, Maigret is a keen observer of human nature and a wonderful companion to follow as he tries to solve the murder of a seemingly unassuming traveling salesman. Like all of my favorite mysteries, this book is a comment on social class and economic forces. Written in the 1930s, some of the psychological insights are a bit creaky, but they're true to Maigret's character and the times. The Late Monsieur Gallet is my third Maigret adventure, and I'm looking forward to many more.