Maigret and the Tall Woman by Georges Simenon

Maigret and the Tall Woman

Inspector Maigret #38

Georges Simenon with David Watson (Translator)

176 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction crime mystery funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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A visit from a tall, thin woman he arrested many years ago--now married to a hapless burglar--leads Maigret on a tortuous investigation in which he struggles with a formidable suspectA face from Maigret's past reappears to tell him about the misad...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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