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
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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 411 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
reflective 56%
dark 53%
tense 53%
challenging 26%
emotional 24%
sad 21%
informative 14%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 42% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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