El revólver de Maigret

by Georges Simenon

Other authorsJavier Albiñana (Translator)

Paper Book, 2005

Call number

843.912

Publication

Barcelona: Tusquets, 2005; 210, [4] p.; 18 cm (Biblioteca Maigret; 40)

Description

When a corpse turns up, shot by Maigret's stolen gun, his search for the killer takes him to London to investigate one murder - and prevent another.

User reviews

LibraryThing member ostrom

If I had to choose one favorite among all the Maigrets, I think I'd choose this one. How the gun factors into the novel is fascinating for an American to read. The plot is superb.

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LibraryThing member Jim53

After an agitated visitor to Maigret's apartment steals the revolver that Maigret had left on his mantle, the famous detective must deduce the link between that and the discovery of a body in a trunk. We meet a pathetic man who might have committed the murder. Maigret travels to London to interview

a suspect and locate the young man who has his revolver. There are virtually no red herrings and Maigret makes the correct deductions in each case. Overall a competent tale of somewhat ingenious detection, but flat charaterization, the attitude toward women, and a dearth of excitement detract from the book's quality.

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LibraryThing member mysterymax

Ah...translators. Unlike Cammilleri, who had one person translating his books, Simenon seems to have multiple translators. The plot in this one is as good as always, but the characters and scenes fell flat. And I think it is because of the translation. For that reason, this is my least favorite, so

far.

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LibraryThing member BooksForDinner

Loved this one. Really enjoyed the humanity he gave everyone. Plus London. Also, Maigret is obviously a functioning alcoholic, but it really struck me here.

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