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160 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141399041
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 16 February 2016
Description
"One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories." --The GuardianMaster novelist Georges Simenon'...
Community Reviews Summary of 575 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
tense 51%
reflective 37%
sad 34%
emotional 23%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 29% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual content
160 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141399041
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 16 February 2016
Description
"One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories." --The GuardianMaster novelist Georges Simenon'...
Community Reviews Summary of 575 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
tense 51%
reflective 37%
sad 34%
emotional 23%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 29% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual content