A Man's Head by Georges Simenon

176 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A rich American widow and her maid have been stabbed to death in a brutal attack. All the evidence points to Joseph, a young drifter, and he is soon arrested. But what is his motive? Or is he just a pawn in a wider conspiracy?Inspector Maigret bel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 57%
dark 42%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 12%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.59

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