Maigret and the Burglar's Wife by Julian Maclaren-Ross, Georges Simenon

Maigret and the Burglar's Wife

Inspector Maigret #38

Julian Maclaren-Ross, Georges Simenon

176 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction crime mystery funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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While committing what he intends to be his last burglary, "Sad Freddie" discovers something completely out of his line: the body of a dead woman, her chest covered in blood, holding a telephone in her hand. Inspector Maigret is called in to solve ...

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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?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 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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