The Grand Banks Café by Georges Simenon, David Coward

144 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Sailors don't talk much to other men, especially not to policemen. But after Captain Fallut's body is found floating near his trawler, they all mention the Evil Eye when they speak of the Ocean's voyage. Featured the inimitable Inspector Maigret a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 75%
tense 41%
emotional 16%
sad 16%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.66

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