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304 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241258569
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 17 April 2018
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 GuardianIn this brilliant new translatio...
Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
emotional 30%
reflective 30%
mysterious 10%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Misogyny, ViolenceModerate
Death, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Alcohol304 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241258569
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 17 April 2018
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 GuardianIn this brilliant new translatio...
Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
emotional 30%
reflective 30%
mysterious 10%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Misogyny, ViolenceModerate
Death, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Alcohol