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A review by nichola
The Carter of 'La Providence by Georges Simenon, David Coward
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well look at that. It did improve. Dramatically.
I think what Simenon does is capture a singular moment in a specific world through the eyes of Maigret. That is a fair more complex and skillful piece of work than most other authors I have read achieve.
I am learning to like Maigret more but I do feel like these books need to come with a trigger warning around tragedy and death.
This series is like the antithesis of a cosy mystery where the motives and actions are hardly complex but highly tragic and very human. Let's see if I enjoy book 3 as much.
I think what Simenon does is capture a singular moment in a specific world through the eyes of Maigret. That is a fair more complex and skillful piece of work than most other authors I have read achieve.
I am learning to like Maigret more but I do feel like these books need to come with a trigger warning around tragedy and death.
This series is like the antithesis of a cosy mystery where the motives and actions are hardly complex but highly tragic and very human. Let's see if I enjoy book 3 as much.