„Maigret handles it with typical savoir faire and civility […] An after-dinner cordial, neat.“ Maigret and the Loner. In: Kirkus Reviews.
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Anatole Broyard: „Georges Simenon no longer writes good mysteries. […] Mr. Simenon has changed. His books are no longer authentic, but designed for the tourist who is attracted by a famous name. […] You would think Maigret would be ashamed. He is not earning his keep.“ Ou Est le Simenon d’Antan? In: The New York Times vom 11. März 1975.
