
Simenon's first Maigret is off to a great start. Having read quite a few of the series already, having a more detailed introduction to the Chief Inspector is fascinating: nothing unexpected, just more detailed than was necessary once a wide readership was established for the later books.
I love that off the bat, Maigret is described as a proletarian, who clearly gives zero fucks about the wealth & social status of 'dignitaries' he's investigating.
Snack: Sour cream and chive Ringos
Music: Dave Brubeck Quartet, "Buried Treasures" live in Mexico, 1967 2y