An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley

An Inspector Calls

J.B. Priestley

81 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics play mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Description

The "Heinemann Plays" series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. In this play an inspector interrupts a party to investigate a girl's suicide, and implicates each of the party-makers in her death.

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Moods

mysterious 79%
reflective 65%
tense 54%
dark 46%
emotional 26%
challenging 21%
informative 18%
sad 15%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 7%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 22%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 44% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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