An especially irresistible psychological thriller . . . so tightly wound that there's no natural place to put it down
- Amanda Whiting, Independent
One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories
Guardian
A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness
Independent
The most addictive of writers . . . a unique teller of tales
Observer