Reviews

An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen

greta_macionyte's review against another edition

4.0

It is quite sad and disturbing how relevant it still is.

sidharthvardhan's review against another edition

5.0

“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'”
― Isaac Asimov

Try telling that to Trump supporters or Modi bhakta.

suzyc's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

katherine_shelton's review against another edition

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

queen_perfection's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

petraengelien's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

roseleaf24's review against another edition

4.0

Though I have obviously only read his plays in translation, I have found Ibsen's work to be entirely relevant. This play was no exception, in this audio version of a LA Theater Works production. Dr. Stockmann has discovered an enormous environmental hazard making a town's hot springs dangerous. Unfortunately, the science was ahead of popular understanding, and the possible financial devastation to the town in the wake of the expected scandal brands Stockmann an Enemy of the People. Though the science is much more obvious to the modern reader, the condemnation of a press concerned with popularity over truth, and of business-driven politics still rings true today.

thismustbemyexit's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

epicipec's review against another edition

School Read

jackdziatkowiec's review against another edition

reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I very much enjoyed the character of Dr. Stockmann. He put up a hell of a fight. Determined and righteous to the end.