The Yellow Dog
The Yellow Dog
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Concarneau, France • 1930s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Georges Simenon's The Yellow Dog, individuals in a small French coastal town encounter a series of mysterious and alarming events. Detective Maigret arrives to investigate after a local figure is shot and wounded. As tensions rise, Maigret employs his astute observational skills and intuition to unravel the web of secrets enveloping the community.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Georges Simenon's The Yellow Dog is praised for its atmospheric setting and the meticulous character portrayal of Inspector Maigret. The novel skillfully captures the mood of a small French town steeped in mystery. Some criticism includes a slow narrative pace and complexity in its plot resolution. Overall, it remains a compelling read for fans of classic detective fiction.
Who Should Read The Yellow Dog?
A reader who enjoys The Yellow Dog by Georges Simenon likely appreciates atmospheric detective novels with intricate plots. Fans of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express or Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series would enjoy Simenon's methodical pacing, psychological depth, and the complex character of Inspector Maigret.
6,162 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Concarneau, France • 1930s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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