An Inspector Calls and Other Plays by J.B. Priestley

An Inspector Calls and Other Plays

J.B. Priestley

302 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics play mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

An Inspector Calls, first produced in 1946 when society was undergoing sweeping transformations, has recently enjoyed an enormously successful revival. While holding its audience with the gripping tension of a detective thriller, it is also a phil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
reflective 56%
dark 54%
tense 54%
challenging 27%
emotional 21%
sad 16%
informative 13%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 39%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 42% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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