The Man With Fifty Complaints

Georges Simenon

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The Man With Fifty Complaints

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Georges Simenon

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: a man is found hurt in a shadowy alley, but his ID card tells a puzzling story—it’s from a job that closed years ago. His wife says the shoes and tie he wore don’t belong to him. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

MysteryFriendshipDetective FictionFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows detective Maigret as he investigates the death of a man with a confusing past and a mysterious companion. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story involves mild suspense and themes of identity and truth, with no graphic content. Parents can expect a classic detective story set in Paris that encourages critical thinking.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

284 pages
ISBN
0816164002
Pages
284
Publisher
G. K. Hall
Published
1980
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Maigret, JulesPoliceFranceParisLarge Type BooksFiction in English