Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen

Ghosts

Henrik Ibsen

64 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective tense slow-paced

Description

The innovative dramas of Henrik Ibsen created a sensation among 19th-century audiences with their mordant attacks on social conventions. Among the finest of these ground-breaking works was Ghosts, first performed in 1881. In it, the playwright ass...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,073 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
emotional 49%
reflective 47%
tense 47%
sad 30%
challenging 28%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 39%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 44% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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