What inspired Georges Simenon to set this story in a small, seedy bar in France?
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The Two-Penny Bar

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What inspired Georges Simenon to set this story in a small, seedy bar in France?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist’s moral choices, or was he just a product of his environment?
How do you think the story’s pacing affected the tension — was it slow build or intentionally restrained?