The Inspector General by John Laurence Seymour, George Rapall Noyes, Nikolai Gogol

80 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

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Considered the high point of Gogol's writing for the stage and a masterpiece of dramatic satire, The Inspector General skewers the stupidity, greed, and venality of Russian provincial officials. When it is announced that the Inspector General is c...

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Moods

funny 100%
reflective 45%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 20%
informative 15%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 33% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.79

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