The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol

The Government Inspector

Nikolai Gogol

110 pages first pub 1836 (editions)

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The corrupt officials of a small Russian town, headed by the Mayor, react with terror to the news that an incognito inspector (the revizor) will soon be arriving in their town to investigate them. The flurry of activity to cover up their considera...

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Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews

Moods

funny 97%
lighthearted 58%
reflective 32%
relaxing 8%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
mysterious 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.68

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