A review by jdcorley
The Late Monsieur Gallet by Georges Simenon

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This, the second Maigret mystery, is finding its feet. A truly strange series of events, Maigret puts himself in the center and slowly, through his eyes, we take in all the details, and hear all the developments of emotion and relationships that make the crime not only understandable but, ultimately, clear and emotionally resonant. Its still just a little too technical for a reader but the core of Maigret's greatness.