Inspection by Josh Malerman

Inspection

Josh Malerman

387 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

J is a student at a school deep in a forest far away from the rest of the world. J is one of only twenty-six students, all of whom think of the school’s enigmatic founder as their father. J’s peers are the only family he has ever had. The students...

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Community Reviews Summary of 919 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 70%
tense 55%
adventurous 29%
challenging 18%
emotional 16%
reflective 13%
sad 11%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 31%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.32

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