The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

fiction classics play challenging funny fast-paced

337 pages | first published 1596

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In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish money...
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Summary of 8988 reviews

Moods

funny 51%
challenging 38%
lighthearted 27%
dark 24%
tense 23%
reflective 22%
adventurous 19%
emotional 17%
sad 11%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 42%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 39% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.54

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