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The Blue Room
The Blue Room | Georges Simenon
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One of Simenon's critically acclaimed roman durs, The Blue Room is a tale of the destructive power of lust and guilt. "He felt no resentment towards Andree for biting his lip. In the context of their lovemaking, it had its place." For Tony and Andree, there are no rules when they meet in the blue room at the Hotel des Voyageurs. Their adulterous affair is intoxicating, passionate--and dangerous. Soon it turns into a nightmare from which there can be no escape. Simenon's stylish and sensual psychological thriller weaves a story of cruelty, reckless lust, and relentless guilt. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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The Blue Room | Georges Simenon
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Georges Simenon is one of Belgium‘s most famous writers (known for his Inspector Maigret novels) but he also wrote ‘roman durs‘ or portraits of deviance. In this short roman dur/psychological thriller, adultery leads to crime and terrible consequences. Simenon‘s writing is both nuanced and descriptive as the story becomes increasingly intense.

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Cathythoughts
The Blue Room | Georges Simenon
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Review below this. ( I did BLURB by mistake. )
And no mistakes : this is a ten out of ten pick 👍

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Cathythoughts
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This has been one riveting tale. I was completely absorbed from beginning to end. There is lots of diologue & I felt at times I was watching a play. Definitely a feeling of being once removed. Colour plays an interesting part. Blue Room. Red swimsuit. Silky grey hair. Sky/Blue pullover.
Tony says : in the Blue Room nothing was real “ this stayed with me.
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Brilliant writing. Reminded me at times of Herman Koch. I would highly recommend. ⭐️

Cathythoughts P.S. thanks @ms_T. You sure can pick a book 👍 7y
Ms_T @Cathythoughts I‘m really glad you enjoyed it! 😊 7y
Cinfhen Great review 💚you totally just sold me this book! 7y
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Cathythoughts @cinfhen thanks ! I hope you like it too 🙏 7y
Cinfhen And this photo is excellent 7y
Cathythoughts @cinfhen thankyou x 7y
merelybookish I have been meaning to read Simenon for a long time. Thanks for the reminder! 7y
Cathythoughts @merelybookish oh enjoy. 👍Never realized he wrote Inspector Maigret. I must give this series a go. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 7y
BarbaraBB Stacked! 7y
Cathythoughts @Barbarabb it‘s very good ⭐️ 7y
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Cathythoughts
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Hoping to finish this book tonight. Goodnight Littens. Pic of my poor little pet , Jack, he was curled up on the couch all through the storm. I love this guy ❤️. Chat tomo. 👍

Tamra Such a cutie. 7y
MinDea Oh my gosh! Jack is adorable!!! 🐶🐶 7y
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MinDea What kind of dog is he? 7y
Cathythoughts @MinDea a Tibetan terrier 7y
Tamra @Cathythoughts my MIL has one and he's cute too. She doesn't clip the hair out of his eyes. ☹️ 7y
Ms_T 😍 7y
2BR02B What a cutiepants! 7y
Julielovesbooks He is so gorgeous and looks so comfy xx 7y
Cathythoughts @Tamra I would love to let jacks hair grow ( & Harry‘s ) but it‘s very hard to keep it groomed ! They are sweet dogs 7y
Cathythoughts @ms_t 😍👍 7y
Cathythoughts @2BR02B he is that. A total pet 😍 7y
Cathythoughts @Julielovesbooks thanks , he is a darling ❤️ 7y
Tamra @Cathythoughts he can't see and bumps into things. 😣 Sweet personalities! 7y
Cinfhen Cute!!! 7y
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Cathythoughts
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Reading by candlelight, still no electricity. The Blue Room is intriguing & the writer paints a nuanced picture, very good. 👍

Balibee146 hope you get services restored soon 😘 7y
Cathythoughts @Balibee146 thanks 👍I think the electrical wires are stuck under lots of fallen trees 🙄🤷‍♀️we are alive , I can't complain 👍 (edited) 7y
TrishB Glad you're warm and safe ❤ 7y
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Cathythoughts Thanks @TrishB ❤️ 7y
bedandabook Hope you get power back soon. 7y
Cathythoughts @bedandabook thanks ! Meanwhile I have bed and a book ! It's cosy 😉 7y
larah17 We managed to get off quite lightly in Dublin but I'm sorry to hear you're still without electricity 😞 7y
Cinfhen Sorry no power but your photo looks cozy!!! 7y
Cathythoughts Thanks @larah17 Yes my daughter said it wasn't so bad in dublin. Power just came back 😁 (edited) 7y
Cathythoughts Power just came back @cinfhen 👍👍😍 7y
Libby1 Glad you‘re back! 7y
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Cathythoughts
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Littens , I'm running out of battery & no electricity & cant go out. Chat soon 💕pic taken in the woods yesterday

Tamra Oh that is adorable. Great idea for a free little library! 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love this!!! 💕 7y
julesG Stay safe! See you soon! 7y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa Stay in and read a good book. 7y
RealLifeReading Take care! 7y
Cinfhen Stay safe 💕💕 7y
TrishB Stay safe. Catch up soon 💟 7y
bedandabook Stay safe. Dreadful pictures on TV and I do hope you escape the worst. 7y
LeahBergen Be safe! ❤️❤️ 7y
Centique So worried for you Cathy! Just woke up here to see the news. It sounds terrible. I hope it‘s gone past your house and you‘re all safe 🙏🤞💕 7y
MaureenMc 🙏 7y
Izai.Amorim Stay safe! 7y
Marchpane Hope you get power back soon! Thinking of you 🙏💕 7y
Andrew65 Speak to you when everything back online. 7y
Libby1 Take care. 🌼 7y
batsy Thinking of you and take care! 7y
Cinfhen I'm checking in....hope all is well!!! 7y
Cathythoughts Thanks so much @cinfhen for your concern. We are all fine, thank god. Sadly there were 3 deaths yesterday. The storm has passed. You are very kind. Thankyou. 🙏 7y
Cinfhen Loss of life is always tragic but especially when it arrives from Mother Nature 😞I'm glad you& yours are well 7y
Cathythoughts @cinfhen thanks. You are a rock ! A solid base on Litsy. 7y
Cathythoughts @Tamra thankyou. I had worked with one of those killed. Only just found out. So sad. 😞 7y
Tamra @Cathythoughts so sad. ☹️ 7y
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Cathythoughts
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It's so strange reading this book , because I was In Liege a long time ago ( the author was born in Liege ) & I was on a romantic adventure. This makes me smile. Better wait & see what happens. Only just beginning this. 💜pic a piece of a collage my son did