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The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien

Georges Simenon
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The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Georges Simenon

The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

138

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Belgium • 1930s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien, police detective Jules Maigret follows a suspicious traveler to Bremen, leading to a mysterious suicide. Maigret's investigation uncovers a past crime that ties several individuals together, revealing a tangled web of secrets and choices that haunt them as the truth emerges.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,947 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien by Georges Simenon is praised for its atmospheric tension and intricate plot. Readers appreciate the psychological depth and moral ambiguity in the narrative. Some find the pacing slow at times, but the novel's rich character study and unique setting offer a compelling look into human nature. Overall, it remains a well-regarded classic in crime fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien?

A reader who enjoys The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien by Georges Simenon likely appreciates atmospheric mysteries with psychological depth. Comparable to fans of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, they relish intricate plots and complex character studies within noir settings.

4.0

3,947 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

138

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Belgium • 1930s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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