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
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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 77%
reflective 65%
tense 54%
dark 47%
emotional 26%
challenging 21%
informative 17%
sad 15%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 6%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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