The Saint-Fiacre Affair by Georges Simenon

The Saint-Fiacre Affair

Inspector Maigret #14

Georges Simenon with Shaun Whiteside (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Maigret's past comes to life in this evocative novel, set in the Inspector's hometown"Maigret savoured the sensations of his youth again: the cold, stinging eyes, frozen fingertips, an aftertaste of coffee. Then, stepping inside the church, a blas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
dark 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 37%
sad 37%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.29

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