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riaryan's review against another edition
4.0
A collection of 4 plays by JB Priestly. 'An Inspector Calls' is his most famous, and indeed his most memorable.
marinasendkast's review against another edition
3.0
I had to read An Inspector Calls for my English Theatre class and, since this edition came with three other plays I thought I'd give them a try.
I found And Inspector Calls very intriguing. More than once I felt I wanted to yell at a couple of the characters while encouraging Sheila (thank god for Sheila). I loved how the moment you thought you have pieced everything together, Priestley put things upside down. The way the characters unfold throughout the acts is wonderful, both in the way they develop and the difference between the two generations present.
Time and the Conways broke my heart. I empathized in so many ways with Kay (maybe because I'm also a 21 year-old aspiring author and the Kay of the second act is the personification of one of my greatest fears as a writer.). The use of time between acts was so powerful in the development and downfall of each character's storyline. Reaching the third act knowing how everything was going to end for this family was a bit painful. Just a bit.
As for the other two plays, I found I Have Been Here Before quite intriguing but I didn't quite understant Dr Görtler's theories by the end, which made it difficult to follow through at times; and there isn't really much comment on The Linden Tree. Not the most exceptional play I've read.
I found And Inspector Calls very intriguing. More than once I felt I wanted to yell at a couple of the characters while encouraging Sheila (thank god for Sheila). I loved how the moment you thought you have pieced everything together, Priestley put things upside down. The way the characters unfold throughout the acts is wonderful, both in the way they develop and the difference between the two generations present.
Time and the Conways broke my heart. I empathized in so many ways with Kay (maybe because I'm also a 21 year-old aspiring author and the Kay of the second act is the personification of one of my greatest fears as a writer.). The use of time between acts was so powerful in the development and downfall of each character's storyline. Reaching the third act knowing how everything was going to end for this family was a bit painful. Just a bit.
As for the other two plays, I found I Have Been Here Before quite intriguing but I didn't quite understant Dr Görtler's theories by the end, which made it difficult to follow through at times; and there isn't really much comment on The Linden Tree. Not the most exceptional play I've read.
oddlyconfusing's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
evie_bland07's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
katherinehamilton's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
marinatedpenguin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
xteax's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kaz_brekkerrr's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Suicide, and Murder
dexlud's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
My ratings are on An Inspector Calls only, which was one of the best books i’ve read for my English GCSE! Beautiful play and amazing twist!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
marnierutland's review against another edition
4.0
Even tho I read it for school, actually really liked it great plot and kinda Poirot vibes