Reviews for None of Maigret's Business

The average rating for None of Maigret's Business based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-08-08 00:00:00 Tom Proko Previously released in English as Maigret’s Little Joke and None of Maigret’s Business, this 47th novel in the Chief Inspector Maigret series reminds me of a short story in Agatha Christie’s Poirot Investigates called “The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim.” In that tale, the conceited Hercule Poirot bets Detective Chief Inspector David Japp that Poirot can solve a crime without leaving his flat. Similarly, Detective Chief Inspector Maigret goes on holiday for his health without leaving Paris; however, he promises both his wife and his doctor that he will not go to his office at Quai des Orfèvres — and he scrupulously does not. However, that does not keep Maigret from obsessively reading the newspapers, making a telephone call here and there, and writing anonymous tips for his subordinate, Inspector Janvier, who’s handling a high-profile murder inquiry. It’s a joy to see Maigret keeping pace with his colleagues at the police headquarters based on his experience and intelligence and without the usual access to evidence. All of Paris is guessing whether the murder victim’s philandering doctor husband or a younger doctor are to blame for the lovely, wealthy Éveline Jave’s death. I couldn’t wait to find out if, against all odds, Maigret would figure it out before Janvier. But, readers, I promise I won’t spoil your own suspense by telling!

Review # 2 was written on 2017-12-18 00:00:00 Fer Rer Maigret wants and needs a holiday. Dr Pardon his friend and often dinner guest out and about in Paris once a month, encourages him to get away. When the Maigrets’ holiday plans fall through and they decide to stay in Paris for their vacation Maigret is forced to promise his wife and doctor to avoid going into work. This decision is brought into doubt when a sensational murder is uncovered in a swish society doctor’s practice. Maigret walks Mrs Maigret into the ground traipsing around the capital visiting old and familiar haunts. She complains of sore feet and enjoys herself as well as Maigret seems to relax and be content to observe the case from a distance and play the role of amateur detective. Like any other citizen of Paris he is reliant on daily newspapers updating him on the investigation. Like any other member of the public he is not able to withhold his opinion and listen to other people’s views. It quickly becomes clear that two doctors are in the frame. Page 137 “There wasn’t, as in the majority of cases, a single possible solution. There was at least two. However, only one was the good one, only one was the human truth. It wasn’t a matter of discovering it through careful reasoning , through a logical reconstruction of the facts, but of feeling it. While around Paris we have possible reminiscences of previous cases and the books: The Yellow Dog; Lock 1 and Maigret and His Dead Man. At the conclusion of the book I was almost moved to tears and this is the mark of this great writer.