The Inspector General: Original by Nikolai Gogol

The Inspector General: Original

Nikolai Gogol

126 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging funny reflective fast-paced

Description

Although it may read to modern audiences like a hilarious slapstick comedy, The Inspector-General is actually much more than that. Famed Russian writer Nikolai Gogol intended it to be a veiled but pointed satire of the ineptitude, corruption, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 42%
informative 28%
reflective 28%
relaxing 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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