The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud

The Magic Barrel

Bernard Malamud

27 minutes first pub 1950 (editions) user-added

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Winner of the National Book Award for FictionBernard Malamud's first book of short stories, The Magic Barrel, has been recognized as a classic from the time it was published in 1959. The stories are set in New York and in Italy (where Malamud's al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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