Reviews

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

vallehlg's review against another edition

I probably have to reread this because the only thing that I've taken away from this so far is: Antisemitism bad and that I'd fully support poly Portia/ Bassanio/ Antonio.

crysrowe's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

gentlemanjack's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

tirmer's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

amallard's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad

• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism

sophiatriesreading's review against another edition

challenging dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

ellabur's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

tamoker's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

anikafuloria's review against another edition

funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

lotta_8's review against another edition

emotional funny informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

When it comes to Shakespeare dramas this was definitely an enjoyable one. The plot deals with important topics and needs to be interpreted based on contemporary social norms and beliefs.