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The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen

The Master Builder

Henrik Ibsen

80 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

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First performed in 1892, this psychological drama is one of the great Norwegian playwright's most symbolic and lyrical works. The drama explores the insecurities of an aging architect, Halvard Solness, who suspects that his creative powers have di...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 426 reviews

Moods

dark: 64%

reflective: 52%

mysterious: 35%

tense: 29%

challenging: 23%

emotional: 23%

sad: 17%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 5%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
53% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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