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by J.B. Priestley (Author), Tim Bezant (Introduction) "There is a party at the Conways, this autumn evening of 1919, but we cannot see it, only hear it ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 78 pages
  • Publisher: Heinemann (12 Jan 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0435232827
  • ISBN-13: 978-0435232825
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,486 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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3.0 out of 5 stars An inspector calls, 27 April 2004
A Review of "An Inspector Calls"
By J.B.Priestly
An inspector calls is a play set in 1912. It is written by J.B. Priestly,who considered himself a spokesman for the average person.
The book is about an inspector who goes to the Birling family'shouse about the sudden death of a girl who has just committed suicide. Theinspector goes round each and everyone of the family asking what linksthey had with Eva Smith. The family reveal secrets which could have playedleading parts which led to the suicide of Eva.
It starts off with theinspector knocking on the Birling family's door. The next thing they knowis that is that they are all sitting round the dining room table withquestions being thrown at them by the inspector. The book starts off quiteslowly but once all the pieces have been put together it really getsgoing.
What make this a really good book are all the twists. They allinterlink with each other and you never know when the next twist is comingup! I have never known such a book to finish in such shock even threeparagraphs before the ending, totally unexpected.
This book did nothave any particular exciting characters. They were just normal averagepeople like you and me. I think this is what Priestly was trying toachieve and he did this well, it could of happened to anyone!
If you read this book, you will need deep concentration becausedespite its easy language all the characters interlink with each other,and have unexpected twists. The message this book is, don't take anyonefor granted and try to not regret anything do everything you can to helpsomeone.
Sam Stone
Sutton Valence School
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5.0 out of 5 stars Relevent Then, Relevent Now, 3 Jun 2004
By Phoenix (Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, England) - See all my reviews
I think that An Inspector calls is an esential book to read.

When J.B Priestly wrote the play in the 1940's, it made a big point a bout class, and although those barriers are alot more faded and fallen than they were, they haven't completely dissapated, making this play still relevent today.

It is one of the set texts for at least one GCSE examining boards, so many will be studying it for their GCSE's. To those the reason to buy your own copy is obvious, school don't yell if you lose it, annotating is perfectly allowed, and the book is usually in a better state.

The play itself, is very brilliant, very dramatic, exciting and intiguing (yeah, I know I can't spell). I won't give everything away (that would be very mean...)but as every character reveals their story, it links into the others, and makes you want to hear the rest. When you have heard all the stories, you can't blame the girl for killing herself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars loved despite having to read for O level, 9 Sep 2003
I first read this play for my O levels many years ago and was immediately hooked. The story is about a family who have all separately affected another person's life through their own selfishness - there's a moral to the story but it is a very entertaining play to read (and watch if you get the chance - there's also a film - black and white but very good) the play has a great twist that leaves you wondering...
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Published 17 hours ago by Paul Mclean

5.0 out of 5 stars Great play..
Didn't read this copy, but I have read the play and it's great. Although fairly old-fashioned, it's very easy to keep up with for young readers. Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. Avery

4.0 out of 5 stars i am reading this for gcse its really good
i am reading this in my class for gcse english it has got such a twist in it its fab i love the character eric i am a little bit squiffy! Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars About An Inspector Calls
Some consider this play to be a murder mystery or whodunit but in the ending of the play the form of moral tale is added as the inspector makes the audiece think about their moral... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2006 by Charlotte Wigston

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read
This book is a suprisingly good read for a play. The characters in this book are written under finese, you will find yourself relating to each of them; An inspector does indeed... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2005 by cinrolyat97

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book
We are doing it in school and it is amazing. The anguage is simple and Priestley's message of social responsibilty is brought out perfectly. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars GCSE English Class.
'An Inspector calls' is an amazing play. Im reading it at the momont in one of my english classes and i never want to but it down!! Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars This should be experienced in a theater, not just read.
I just completed playing the inspector in a community theater production of An Inspector Calls. The social and moral implications of the play are obvious, but the audiences and... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2001 by solstein8@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting...
I'm doing this book for GCSE and when I first saw it's cover, and noticed the name, I was expecting something dull and uninspiring...a tedious 30's 'whodunnit', I suppose. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars The book teaches you about responsibility.
It was about a prosperous english family who were very up on social standing! When the family are celebrating two of the characters, Sheila and Geralds engagement, they are... Read more
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