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mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
One of my favourite Miagrets of the whole series, one which follows the murder of a restaurateur and former criminal. A very interesting case even if the plot and solution were quite rudimentary. Its the cast and location that are the stars of the show, some entertaining ones in this from The Flea to the drunken husband of the concierge.
For me this one had it all, a quintessential Maigret.
and now there is one...
For me this one had it all, a quintessential Maigret.
and now there is one...
Penultimate Maigret
Review of the Penguin Classics paperback (2019) translated by [a:William Hobson|1691395|William Hobson|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] from the French language original [b:Maigret et l'indicateur|58378968|Maigret et l'indicateur|Georges Simenon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1624165692l/58378968._SY75_.jpg|2257003] (1971)
For all my reading of the Golden Age of Crime I have yet to do a very thorough run through of Georges Simenon's Inspector Jules Maigret novellas which number a rather incredible 75 out of the author's over 400 books. I've started to amend that with making a chance pick of #74 Maigret and the Informer and an intentional seasonal pick of [b:A Maigret Christmas And Other Stories|35074088|A Maigret Christmas And Other Stories|Georges Simenon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1512269441l/35074088._SY75_.jpg|56371751], 3 short stories of which 2 are not Maigret.
Maigret and the Informer involves the murder of a Parisian restauranteur with connections to organized crime. The culprits become apparent fairly early in the investigation, but Maigret needs proof to close the case. Some of that information is provided by the informer of the title, although they appear to be withholding on the complete story. Maigret solves the case with instinct and forensics along with a jaunt to the south of France. Madame Maigret plays her regular cozy support role and Maigret's assistants from the Police judiciaire do a lot of the leg work.
This edition of Maigret and the Informer is part of the recent series of new translations by several translators, all published by Penguin Classics over the years 2014 to 2019. There is a related article about the end of the run at Maigret, the Enduring Appeal of the Parisian Sleuth by Paddy Kehoe, RTE, August 17, 2019.
Trivia and Link
Maigret and the Informer was adapted for French television in 1979 as Episode 43 of Les enquêtes du commissaire Maigret (The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret) (1967-1990) with Jean Richard as Inspector Maigret.
Review of the Penguin Classics paperback (2019) translated by [a:William Hobson|1691395|William Hobson|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] from the French language original [b:Maigret et l'indicateur|58378968|Maigret et l'indicateur|Georges Simenon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1624165692l/58378968._SY75_.jpg|2257003] (1971)
For all my reading of the Golden Age of Crime I have yet to do a very thorough run through of Georges Simenon's Inspector Jules Maigret novellas which number a rather incredible 75 out of the author's over 400 books. I've started to amend that with making a chance pick of #74 Maigret and the Informer and an intentional seasonal pick of [b:A Maigret Christmas And Other Stories|35074088|A Maigret Christmas And Other Stories|Georges Simenon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1512269441l/35074088._SY75_.jpg|56371751], 3 short stories of which 2 are not Maigret.
Maigret and the Informer involves the murder of a Parisian restauranteur with connections to organized crime. The culprits become apparent fairly early in the investigation, but Maigret needs proof to close the case. Some of that information is provided by the informer of the title, although they appear to be withholding on the complete story. Maigret solves the case with instinct and forensics along with a jaunt to the south of France. Madame Maigret plays her regular cozy support role and Maigret's assistants from the Police judiciaire do a lot of the leg work.
This edition of Maigret and the Informer is part of the recent series of new translations by several translators, all published by Penguin Classics over the years 2014 to 2019. There is a related article about the end of the run at Maigret, the Enduring Appeal of the Parisian Sleuth by Paddy Kehoe, RTE, August 17, 2019.
Trivia and Link
Maigret and the Informer was adapted for French television in 1979 as Episode 43 of Les enquêtes du commissaire Maigret (The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret) (1967-1990) with Jean Richard as Inspector Maigret.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Very much enjoyed this one.
It’s somewhat different from the other Maigret books that I’ve read, as in: Maigret feels a lot more chill, grounded and just looking to enjoy life (I’ve never seen him mentioning beers so many times
It’s somewhat different from the other Maigret books that I’ve read, as in: Maigret feels a lot more chill, grounded and just looking to enjoy life (I’ve never seen him mentioning beers so many times
mysterious
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Simenon is a wonderful writer and really enjoyed this clever piece of French detective fiction. Short and sweet with a little mystery