Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

2 reviews

ayearinbookswithzoe's review

fast-paced

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

1.0

This is one of the worst plays I’ve ever read. It is essentially purely antisemitism and nothing else. Compared to Shakespeare’s other works it’s very disappointing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Violence, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Racism, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry

rory_john14's review against another edition

fast-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism

Moderate: Toxic friendship and Misogyny

Minor: Mental illness