The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionBelgium • 1930s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
3,947 ratings
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138
Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionBelgium • 1930s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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