The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen

The Master Builder

Henrik Ibsen with Edmund Gosse (Translator), William Archer (Translator)

180 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

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The Master Builder was the first work Ibsen wrote upon after his return to Norway from Europe in July 1891. It is generally grouped with the three other works written during this late period of Ibsen's life - Little Eyolf, John Gabriel Borkman, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 306 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 50%
challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
tense 30%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 33%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.64

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