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alina_kkn____'s review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mulders's review against another edition
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
smuttea_matcha's review
3.0
It's interesting how Ibsen creates women who are free thinkers. They're controversial and independent. I'm not a fan of all the beating around the bush that all the characters do. Even when the truth is revealed, it's not really said outright. Mrs. Alving is incredibly admirable for everything she's done for Oswald, even if he doesn't really see it. Manders is just a self-righteous ass.
xvicesx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Short and punchy. An interesting slice of life that leaves you thinking long after you're done reading it.
Graphic: Sexism, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism and Terminal illness
Minor: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Death, and Addiction
amatsukis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bwaymadeline's review
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ali_enza's review
5.0
Very quick read. I thought it was very interesting and is very poignant when talking about the ghosts of the past and how the past is never completely gone even if we've left it behind.
esper_moonshine's review
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.25
pream's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.75
Ghosts is a thought provoking play. It chiefly highlights the filthy image of the then Norwegian society. The hypocrisy and deception in the air of duty and morality in such society is better portrayed through the characters of Mrs. Helen Alving and Pastor Manders. The play openly showcases the patriarchal dominance through the characters of late Mr Alving and Jakob Engstrand. Regina's character vividly displays the struggle of the depressed class to climb up the social hierarchy by hook or crook. Overall, this play to me is a great piece of social tragedy.
fizzypomegranates's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Incest and Mental illness