John Gabriel Borkman by Henrik Ibsen

John Gabriel Borkman

Henrik Ibsen with William Archer (Translator)

170 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

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The second-to-last play of the famous Norwegian dramatist, Henrik Ibsen, was written in 1896. "John Gabriel Borkman" is the story of its title character, a former bank manager who has been imprisoned for embezzlement. The story takes place long af...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 89 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

reflective: 85%

tense: 57%

emotional: 42%

mysterious: 28%

sad: 28%

challenging: 14%

relaxing: 14%


Pace

57% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

83% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

83% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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