39 pages 1 hour read

J.B. Priestley

An Inspector Calls

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1945

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Reviews & Readership

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J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls receives acclaim for its tight narrative and social critique, with engaging characters and a suspenseful plot. Critics appreciate its moral questions and theatricality, although some find the dialogue dated and its didactic tone a bit heavy-handed. Overall, it remains a compelling exploration of responsibility and class.

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Who Should Read An Inspector Calls?

Readers who relish socially conscious plays will enjoy An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley. Fans of mysteries with moral implications, akin to Arthur Miller's The Crucible and Agatha Christie's works, will appreciate its themes of responsibility and class disparity. Ideal for those who value dramatic tension and societal critique.

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Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Historical Fiction
Themes
Society: Class
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Topics
Education