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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Read this for school. I really didn't like the play (or Nora) at first but I came around to it a lot more toward the end. I also loved discussing it with my class and realizing the endless symbolism and hidden meanings in this play.
Though I wouldn't consider this an "iconic feminist play" like it's said to be because I feel it's feminism falls short a little. Nora's 'liberation' is her realizing that women are not incompetent children, but the play does not go as far as to say that women are equal to men.
Though I wouldn't consider this an "iconic feminist play" like it's said to be because I feel it's feminism falls short a little. Nora's 'liberation' is her realizing that women are not incompetent children, but the play does not go as far as to say that women are equal to men.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
A great audiobook. I liked listening to this. The story/play is interesting. I liked how Nora has a mind of her own. The conflict is good too. The last act is so strong and exciting. What a strong ending…
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can't say I was a big fan of this book. The characters were annoying and the writing didn't particularly captivate me. I can, however, admire what this work set out to do and the extremally unusual and complex female representation for the time. I can, for example, admire Nora's strength even though I don't like her. I do wonder how much of that is her having to suppress herself because of the times and bow things have changed since. I do also wonder how much of that was narrative choice (I listened to an audiobook. While this was of high quality, I did get annoyed at the ways the characters spoke at times). I can see why some people love this book, but unfortunately it wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent
Minor: Classism
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes