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154 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141393377
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 January 2014
Description
Georges Simenon's devastating tale of misfortune, betrayal and the weakness of family ties"Instead of the detail filling itself in and becoming clearer, it seemed to escape him. The face of the man in the ill-fitting coat just misted up so that it...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
adventurous 38%
dark 28%
tense 28%
reflective 23%
sad 19%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismMinor
Sexism
154 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141393377
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 January 2014
Description
Georges Simenon's devastating tale of misfortune, betrayal and the weakness of family ties"Instead of the detail filling itself in and becoming clearer, it seemed to escape him. The face of the man in the ill-fitting coat just misted up so that it...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
adventurous 38%
dark 28%
tense 28%
reflective 23%
sad 19%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismMinor
Sexism