Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen

Ghosts

Henrik Ibsen with Nicholas Rudall (Translator)

108 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective tense slow-paced
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Description

Ibsen's psychological masterpiece is a mordant attack on society and its standards as viewed through the tragedy of a woman's life.

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Moods

dark 71%
reflective 50%
tense 48%
emotional 45%
sad 32%
challenging 28%
mysterious 20%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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