The Dybbuk by Henry Alsberg, S. Ansky, Winifred Katzin

148 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction play challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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The Dybbuk, regarded as the classic drama of the Yiddish stage, has long frightened yet fascinated audiences throughout the world. Based on Jewish folklore, its dark implications of mysterious, other-worldly forces at work in a quaint and simple v...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.84

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