Number 8 of the Inspector Maigret detective novels, and the first that most of us had read. Leisurely paced and intimately detailed it was an excellent holiday read. Who killed the captain and why was there a woman on board the Ocean's last disastrous voyage. Some of us found the translation a little clunky - starting too many sentences with And, was irritating. The characters and period were skillfully and lightly crafted, although the plot was slight. We all enjoyed the book although there wasn't much to discuss . Someone mentioned that the next book of Simenon's that they read - The Yellow Dog, was a much better read.
Thank you Jackie for the delicious food - so glad that I didn't have supper before I came! You put the bar pretty high.
Words used to describe it:
undemanding, dated, Victorian sensibilities, cabin fever, the other ones are better, atmospheric, familiar and easy, comforting, nostalgic
Marks out of 10:
between 6 - 9
Next book
The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony
Next Meeting
Thursday 25th September at 126 Harbord St
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