John Gabriel Borkman by Henrik Ibsen

John Gabriel Borkman

Henrik Ibsen

84 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

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Disgraced and destitute following a fraud scandal and imprisonment, John Gabriel Borkman paces alone in an upstairs room. Downstairs, his family is trapped in the claustrophobic atmosphere of a household bound for explosion.A scorching indictment ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.61

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