288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345809247
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books Canada
Publication date: 11 October 2016
Description
In The Merchant of Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows from the Jewish moneylender Shylock, whom he openly despises, to help fund his friend Bassanio's wooing of the beautiful, prized Portia. Shylock agrees--but on the condition that Antonio prom...
Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
informative 40%
sad 40%
dark 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 14%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny
288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345809247
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books Canada
Publication date: 11 October 2016
Description
In The Merchant of Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows from the Jewish moneylender Shylock, whom he openly despises, to help fund his friend Bassanio's wooing of the beautiful, prized Portia. Shylock agrees--but on the condition that Antonio prom...
Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
informative 40%
sad 40%
dark 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 14%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny