A review by paulataua
Mr Hire's Engagement by Georges Simenon

5.0

M. Hire exists on the margins of society. He lives alone and, for the most part, keeps himself to himself. Unfortunately, a prostitute is murdered near his house and he becomes suspect number 1. What a strange book! You start off reading what you feel is a simple crime drama and suddenly begin to realize that it is something much deeper and that the true focus is elsewhere. I read the first half wondering why someone recommended this three star read and ended the book realizing I had to thank him profusely for his five star suggestion.