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The Maigret books are my favorite mysteries so I'm biased. The only downside is that the translations frequently leave something to be desired, they vary from poor to good but are never great. I've learned to deal with it. I own and have read almost all of them. They need to be translated by a first rate mystery writer who also speaks French. While I don't know their French language skills, someone with the writing skills of Martha Grimes or Elizabeth George is needed. I would replace all my hardcopy and eBook versions were this to happen.


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The TwoPenny Bar Inspector Maigret Georges Simenon David Watson Books Reviews

According to NPR commentators, Wikipedia editors, and book jacket copy-writers, Georges Simenon was one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. However, even without this quorum's endorsement, Simenon was unarguably prolific his oeuvre includes over 200 novels, additional hundreds of novellas, and reams of pulp fiction penned under a variety of pseudonyms.

Simenon is best known for his works featuring the elegantly intellectual Inspector Maigret. According to People magazine, "Maigret ranks with Holmes and Poirot in the pantheon of fictional detective immortals." Where he stacks up against the holistic Dirk Gently is for the reader to decide.

The Bar on the Seine has a number of qualities that are endearing to any wannabe member of the modern literati. Firstly, it was written in French. This is nice, because it allows the reader to embrace multiculturalism without having to learn another language. It also provides an opportunity to talk about translation, which is bound to impress someone as long as the venue is right. (Think non-franchise coffee bar, used bookstore, or vegetarian bistro.) From here, it's easy to segue into a discussion about John Ciardi's verse interpretation of Dante's Inferno. Oooooh, literature!

Second it's short! Like, morning commute short. There just aren't that many bona-fide classics about which one can say, "Oh yes! I read that this morning. Watson's translation was a tad dry, but satisfying nonetheless."

Finally and most importantly, The Bar on the Seine is a good story. It is gritty, layered, and above all human. The book moves swiftly, yet maintains an overarching sense of connectedness that tempers the plot's rapid pace. The hero Maigret is simultaneously anxious and aloof he floats through the tale like a leaf on a river - sometimes serene, sometimes turbulent, but always moving. Ultimately, it is this motion that's responsible for the work's appeal.
He was very good!
A great Maigret story. Lots of detailed imagery as Maigret soaks up the atmosphere and lives of the group of people that send weekends at the Bar on the Seine
I love inspector Maigret books. I own all most all of them.
My favorite mystery books and favorite character
One of Simenon's best! Complicated relationships keep the plot moving forward...some unusual people. Maigret takes his time to unravel them.
This book was great! I love Maigret! It arrived before the date and was in very good condition. Thanks!
The Maigret books are my favorite mysteries so I'm biased. The only downside is that the translations frequently leave something to be desired, they vary from poor to good but are never great. I've learned to deal with it. I own and have read almost all of them. They need to be translated by a first rate mystery writer who also speaks French. While I don't know their French language skills, someone with the writing skills of Martha Grimes or Elizabeth George is needed. I would replace all my hardcopy and eBook versions were this to happen.