Inspection by Josh Malerman

Inspection

Josh Malerman

400 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 873 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 75%
tense 57%
adventurous 25%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
sad 12%
reflective 10%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 28%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.32

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