Maigret and the Saturday Caller by Georges Simenon

Maigret and the Saturday Caller

Inspector Maigret #59

Georges Simenon

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Inspector Maigret is followed home one evening by a man who reveals his intention to kill his wife and her lover. Maigret intervenes and speaks to the man daily, but when the calls suddenly stop Maigret finds a murder on his hands.

Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
sad 50%
adventurous 37%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.77

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