A review by haazex
The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen

4.0

Ibsen comes as a surprise to me as he eloquently weaves conversations between people in his plays. Somehow he manages to unfold intricate psychological relationships between people with an incredible force and at a rapid pace. He also has an ability to add dramatic elements in his acts that rapidly changes the direction of the play as it progresses. I did not have any great expectations approaching a play focused on an architect and his married life, but Ibsen surprised me. I can see how one can spend many hours discussing the characters and their psychological layers. In addition, it is a wonderful gateway to late 19th century society and its issues. Ibsen certainly deserves his reputation as one of the master playwrights of our time. (Translated as "The Master Builder").