The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen

The Wild Duck

Henrik Ibsen with David Eldridge

128 pages • first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective medium-paced

Description

David Eldridge's new version of Ibsen's classic, published to tie-in with the production at the Donmar Warehouse, London.Should the truth be pursued whatever the cost? The idealistic son of a wealthy businessman seeks to expose his father's duplic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews

Moods

sad 70%
reflective 64%
dark 58%
emotional 58%
challenging 47%
tense 35%
mysterious 17%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.67

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