Simenon is unmatched. Thanks to my grandmother I can read him in French. One thing he does well is portray the working girls as complex, real people not just cardboard stereotypes and Maigret especially treats them as people. It's much harder to find the non-Maigret stories, Thanks Tony, need to add this tp my Christmas playlist
❣️thank you.. Simenon always is rewarding, whether book, film or audiobook. indeed a . premier prose writer .. 9 star.. gave up on good reads long ago.. Penguin editor is on point!! Slightly Foxed is marvelous!
I had been reading a Seabury Quinn compilation before learning Tony had this channel. Hope it brings in more listeners as Horror and Detective are the best genres
What a great story. A classic anti-detective story in so many ways. (Spoilers) There is a shooting without a murderer; there's no anonymous female victim; there's a police inspector who understands his city and a hero who saves the day by getting drunk and starting a catfight brawl that nobody wins. I can hardly believe it was written by a man, to be honest. The empathy for these people is remarkably free of judgement. Thank you for reading it for us x
I ❤ George Simeon’s writing he was INCREDIBLY PROLIFIC! His stories always empathic, without being pathetic, & a slight apathetic overview, yet STILL a sincere agreed understanding that both the criminal & the police exist & DON’T need to be examples of abuses of power if the police do a good job of policing (not a criminal themselves of power abusing) & the criminals are treated with a deep understanding of what it is to be human in HUMANITY as a JUST enforcer. It’s VERY FRENCH! And La ce fair about sexuality in ALL its presentations.
@@StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz Oh you know: Me, sitting in an after-hours cafe, imagining I'm a smoldering, street-hardened French sex worker while wondering if the guy in the corner to blow his head off. In actuality I'm looking like a slob, sitting in the kitchen window not talking to anyone and hoping the guy next door will blow his head off. 😁 Life, ridiculously romanticized until it no longer resembles anything close to reality. It's how I cope.
This is a good story. I listened to it twice this morning. You did a fabulous reading on this. The story kind of reminds me of Hemingway’s “A Clean Well-Lighted Place.” Same sad, existential vibe. It IS the love of the book that counts!
I wasn't familiar with his non-Maigret stories. This one was touching and charming; I'll be on the lookout for more. Thanks! Merry Christmas to you, Sheila, and the pups.
I am a Maigret fan. I thought this short story is great. I will give it 4 out of 5 stars. I agree with your critique about the latent themes of the story . It makes me wonder how it could have evolved if it had become a longer novel. Thanks.
Thank you for this story! Confusing? Not a bit. Very atmospheric. I love being alone. People are fine, but living with others is very draining. Please have a 🎄Merry Christmas🎄 and a 🎉 Happy New Year 🎉
your overview of the meaning of this short story was insightful and interesting. that is, i really liked your thoughts and analysis. and how Simenon’s life affected his writing. i was trying to figure out the girl. was she stupid? what the in the hell was she doing to herself? the older woman was a very smart person. i felt all this just through the writing. Simenon somehow knew people (and women, unusual for a man) and could, with a few words put their soul on paper. this was a brilliant story and beautifully read. i completely forgot i was listening to someone read, it was so vivid in my mind. thank you so much for the story and your thoughts. 🌷🌱
Merry Christmas! Intriguing, understated Christmas story about profound existential questions. Discovered Slightly Foxed not long ago - it’s one of the best literary publications out there!
I enjoy your horror and your detective channels. But what I really enjoy are the stories that cross genres with paranormal detective tales. Your narration is is uniquely suited to it.
"Inspector Hard Done By" features in a Magriet novel where he is shot while trying to solve a breakthrough case, and the Chief Inspector has to find out why.
I think it’s AI based on what inputs Tony Walker plugs into “the machine” for AI to amalgamate www images into a new translation via “fair use”. Tony’s getting pretty good at utilizing the program for his unique channel image. 😊
Thank you
Simenon is unmatched. Thanks to my grandmother I can read him in French. One thing he does well is portray the working girls as complex, real people not just cardboard stereotypes and Maigret especially treats them as people. It's much harder to find the non-Maigret stories, Thanks Tony, need to add this tp my Christmas playlist
Thanks!
thank you very much !
❣️thank you.. Simenon always is rewarding, whether book, film or audiobook. indeed a . premier prose writer .. 9 star.. gave up on good reads long ago.. Penguin editor is on point!! Slightly Foxed is marvelous!
Absolutely wonderful, thank you.
Simenon is a wonderful writer. His stories never date, and this is a prime example. It could have been written today.
I had been reading a Seabury Quinn compilation before learning Tony had this channel. Hope it brings in more listeners as Horror and Detective are the best genres
It seems to be growing
What a great story. A classic anti-detective story in so many ways.
(Spoilers)
There is a shooting without a murderer; there's no anonymous female victim; there's a police inspector who understands his city and a hero who saves the day by getting drunk and starting a catfight brawl that nobody wins.
I can hardly believe it was written by a man, to be honest. The empathy for these people is remarkably free of judgement.
Thank you for reading it for us x
I ❤ George Simeon’s writing he was INCREDIBLY PROLIFIC! His stories always empathic, without being pathetic, & a slight apathetic overview, yet STILL a sincere agreed understanding that both the criminal & the police exist & DON’T need to be examples of abuses of power if the police do a good job of policing (not a criminal themselves of power abusing) & the criminals are treated with a deep understanding of what it is to be human in HUMANITY as a JUST enforcer. It’s VERY FRENCH! And La ce fair about sexuality in ALL its presentations.
Merry Christmas, dear Tony. I thought this was a fascinating story, and deeply appreciate all the thoughtful analysis you put into your work. ❤
As much as I love your ghost stories I just can't get enough of these. They make me feel feisty.😏
I'm glad I started this too.
Lol, thanks now I can’t stop wondering how in the heck that may choose to manifest itself on various occasions.
@@StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz Oh you know: Me, sitting in an after-hours cafe, imagining I'm a smoldering, street-hardened French sex worker while wondering if the guy in the corner to blow his head off. In actuality I'm looking like a slob, sitting in the kitchen window not talking to anyone and hoping the guy next door will blow his head off. 😁
Life, ridiculously romanticized until it no longer resembles anything close to reality. It's how I cope.
Agreed!!
This is a good story. I listened to it twice this morning. You did a fabulous reading on this. The story kind of reminds me of Hemingway’s “A Clean Well-Lighted Place.” Same sad, existential vibe. It IS the love of the book that counts!
I wasn't familiar with his non-Maigret stories. This one was touching and charming; I'll be on the lookout for more. Thanks!
Merry Christmas to you, Sheila, and the pups.
Love your narration! Wonderful voice. Your French is stunning! Not like any detective story I'm used to! Thoroughly enjoyed this.
i think we may wander from strictly detective stories 🕵️ but not too far
Thank you!
Enjoyed very much, could see it all in my mind!
it’s a great story
Simenon never disappoints-- never shallow.
I am glad you have a detective channel.
I don't like listening to horror stories at night.
Happy Christmas 🎄
Well that;s another good reason to start watching the detectives.
@@classicdetectiveElvis? 🎶🖤🎶
Thank you, Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas 🎄
Great stories here. Thank you.
Very happy you are enjoying
I am a Maigret fan.
I thought this short story is great. I will give it 4 out of 5 stars. I agree with your critique about the latent themes of the story .
It makes me wonder how it could have evolved if it had become a longer novel. Thanks.
O,Holy Night!🤓 Outstanding_ glad i gave it a listen
It’s a beat story
Inspector Lorgnon! That was an unexpected treat. And we see Jeanne again, as well.
Thank you for this story! Confusing? Not a bit. Very atmospheric. I love being alone. People are fine, but living with others is very draining. Please have a 🎄Merry Christmas🎄 and a 🎉 Happy New Year 🎉
Merry Christmas 🎅
Thank you so much 😊. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎉2024
Same to you! merry christmas and happy new year 🥳
Nice story
your overview of the meaning of this short story was insightful and interesting. that is, i really liked your thoughts and analysis. and how Simenon’s life affected his writing.
i was trying to figure out the girl. was she stupid? what the in the hell was she doing to herself? the older woman was a very smart person. i felt all this just through the writing. Simenon somehow knew people (and women, unusual for a man) and could, with a few words put their soul on paper. this was a brilliant story and beautifully read. i completely forgot i was listening to someone read, it was so vivid in my mind.
thank you so much for the story and your thoughts. 🌷🌱
Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice comment.
New Megret for me thanks
Merry Christmas, thank you 👍
Same to you!
Merry Christmas!
Intriguing, understated Christmas story about profound existential questions.
Discovered Slightly Foxed not long ago - it’s one of the best literary publications out there!
Is “Slightly Foxed” a shorty story or a novel or a magazine. (?)please, thank you.(?)
@@evelanpatton it’s a literary quarterly, with excellent and thoughtful articles about older books and classic literature.
Loved the Maigret!
it was a great story
I thought I recognised your voice Tone. I thought you just did spooky stuff? 😊
I enjoy your horror and your detective channels. But what I really enjoy are the stories that cross genres with paranormal detective tales. Your narration is is uniquely suited to it.
Ha ha! i feel another channel coming on
@@classicdetective YES!!!
"Inspector Hard Done By" features in a Magriet novel where he is shot while trying to solve a breakthrough case, and the Chief Inspector has to find out why.
I think I will do another Simenon soon as I really rate him
Interesting
Who is the painter of the picture?
I think it’s AI based on what inputs Tony Walker plugs into “the machine” for AI to amalgamate www images into a new translation via “fair use”. Tony’s getting pretty good at utilizing the program for his unique channel image. 😊
I much prefer your narration.