Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

88 pages first pub 1890 (editions)

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"Hedda Gabler" is one of Henrik Ibsen's greatest dramas. It is the story of its title character, Hedda, a self-centered manipulative woman who has grown tired of her marriage. To escape her boredom she begins to meddle in the lives of others with ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,857 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 57%
reflective 35%
emotional 29%
mysterious 27%
sad 23%
challenging 22%
funny 14%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 43%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.73

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