The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol

The Government Inspector

Nikolai Gogol

224 pages first pub 1836 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

The mayor and local officials of a small provincial town in Russia have got it made: corruption is rife and they have all the power. Yet, when they learn that an undercover government inspector is about to make a visit, they face a mad dash to cov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 63%
reflective 26%
relaxing 10%
emotional 5%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.71

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