fiction contemporary reflective sad medium-paced

275 pages | first published 2016

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Man Booker Prize-winner Howard Jacobson brings his singular brilliance to this modern re-imagining of one of Shakespeare’s most unforgettable characters: Shylock Winter, a cemetery, Shylock. In this provocative and profound interpretation of “The...
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Summary of 246 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.01

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