The Blue Room by Georges Simenon

The Blue Room

Georges Simenon with Linda Coverdale (Translator)

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fiction crime mystery challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A new translation of Simenon's gripping novel about lives transformed by deceit and the destructive power of lust. It was all real: himself, the room, Andr e still lying on the ravaged bed. For Tony and Andr e, there are no rules when they meet in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 576 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
dark 55%
tense 51%
reflective 37%
sad 34%
emotional 23%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 42%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 29% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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