Maigret pushed open the door and made his way through the throng, his imposing figure parting the crowd like a ship cutting through waves. He reached the corner table and cleared his throat to announce his presence.
: In the books, Maigret is described as a large, broad-shouldered man with a heavy-set frame, often wearing a thick black overcoat and a bowler hat. Disposition
Jules Maigret is physically imposing—described as a large, broad-shouldered man who is often compared to a bear or a bulldog. He is rarely seen without his signature bowler hat and a heavy overcoat. However, his physical presence is deceptive; he is a man of quietude and immense patience.