The Lerouge Case by Émile Gaboriau

The Lerouge Case

Monsieur Lecoq #1

Émile Gaboriau

367 pages first pub 1863 (editions) user-added

fiction classics mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Considered by many to be the first detective novel, The Lerouge Case (aka The Widow Lerouge) introduces Monsieur Lecoq (later Inspector Lecoq), a former “habitual criminal” who becomes a police officer. Émile Gaboriau based Lecoq at least in part ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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