Tevye the Dairyman and Motl the Cantor's Son by Sholem Aleichem

Tevye the Dairyman and Motl the Cantor's Son

Sholem Aleichem with Aliza Shevrin (Translator)

fiction classics historical short stories reflective slow-paced

376 pages

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For the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Jewish Mark Twain, a new translation of his most famous works Tevye the Dairyman and Motl the Cantor's Son are the most celebrated characters in all of Jewish fiction. Tevye is the lovable, Bible-quoti...
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Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
funny 75%
reflective 50%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.04

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