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154 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141393377
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 January 2014
Description
Georges Simenon's devastating tale of misfortune, betrayal and the weakness of family ties"Instead of the detail filling itself in and becoming clearer, it seemed to escape him. The face of the man in the ill-fitting coat just misted up so that it...
Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
dark 30%
tense 25%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismMinor
Sexism
154 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141393377
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 January 2014
Description
Georges Simenon's devastating tale of misfortune, betrayal and the weakness of family ties"Instead of the detail filling itself in and becoming clearer, it seemed to escape him. The face of the man in the ill-fitting coat just misted up so that it...
Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
dark 30%
tense 25%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismMinor
Sexism