leahnott's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
missfantasyfiction's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up. I would love to see this performed some day, as I think it would be such a good experience. This was obviously such a progressive play for its time, and had such an important message.
The play centres around Nora and her husband Torvald. For years, Torvald has treated his wife as a child, petting her, and discarding her opinions (ringing any bells @MaximdeWinter?). The climax of the play is reached when Nora realises this and has to decide what to do about it.
This play was also one of the first ‘naturalistic’ plays, meaning it’s dialogue and action are realistic, not stylised or embellished as many plays at the time were. So, It’s also a hugely important play in this respect too!
I would recommend, especially to theatre students, because, in terms of its dramatic devices, it’s very interesting!
The play centres around Nora and her husband Torvald. For years, Torvald has treated his wife as a child, petting her, and discarding her opinions (ringing any bells @MaximdeWinter?). The climax of the play is reached when Nora realises this and has to decide what to do about it.
This play was also one of the first ‘naturalistic’ plays, meaning it’s dialogue and action are realistic, not stylised or embellished as many plays at the time were. So, It’s also a hugely important play in this respect too!
I would recommend, especially to theatre students, because, in terms of its dramatic devices, it’s very interesting!
elviolet's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
spillminttea's review against another edition
5.0
Oh Nora... Nora... No wonder you are the most read creature for drama pleasures. You are our christmas star
sruthibabu2003's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
heartsfromjaney's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
insanelyfruity's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
an incredible play that is accidentally feminist. very humanistic in its content and yet it had explosive reactions when it was released.
truly amazing, quite short and definitely a must read.
truly amazing, quite short and definitely a must read.
alliemr24's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
coulthardy's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0