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saintdoormatius's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pages_n_puzzles's review against another edition
4.0
I love reading mysteries in the fall, and had the hood fortune of discovering this at the King's English independent bookstore in Salt lake City. more psychological than anything else but very compelling
giupu's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
captainladybee's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
julia_sampaio's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
neena_reads's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookwomble's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
iainkelly_writing's review
5.0
A classic Simenon. There is a dead body and an investigation, but that is only a small part of the focus. The main story is the way the event makes the main character re-evaluate his life and the relationships around him. Expertly done, with brevity and nuance.
rachel_hoey's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A quick, enjoyable read. Interesting to read a mystery novel not from the perspective of a detective but from the perspective of a drunk, reclusive, semi-retired lawyer who would rather not be dragged into all this, but is forced to actually acknowledge the real world exists after a murder occurs in his house. Easy to read.
adrianav28's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5