The Chalk Circle Man
| Author | Fred Vargas |
|---|---|
| Original title | L'Homme aux cercles bleus |
| Language | French |
| Series | Commissaire Adamsberg |
| Genre | Crime / Thriller |
| Publisher | Hermé |
Publication date | 1991 |
| Publication place | France |
| Followed by | Seeking Whom He May Devour |
The Chalk Circle Man (French: L'Homme aux cercles bleus) is a novel by French crime-writer Fred Vargas. The first of her Detective Adamsberg series, it was published in 1991.[1]
The novel describes the background of Adamsberg's move to Paris, the origins of his partnership with inspector Danglard, and a glimpse at his elusive relationship with Camille. Much emphasis is placed on the theme of different ways of thinking - contrasting the two policemen's distinct approaches to investigations, and indeed life. There are also a number of typical Vargas elements in the story: a pedestrian's view of the geography of Paris, independent, eccentric but effective older women, a misdirection of the apparently abnormal drawn over the deliberate actions of a killer.
A telefilm of the novel (2009) starred Jean-Hugues Anglade, Charlotte Rampling, Jacques Spiesser and Jean-Pierre Léaud.
References
- ^ Wilson, Laura (2009-02-20). "The Chalk Circle Man". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
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