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71 pages • first pub 1589 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486431840
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 05 August 2003
Description
The spirit of Machiavelli presides over The Jew of Malta, in which the title character relentlessly plots to maintain and extend his political influence and wealth. A paragon of remorseless evil, Barabas befriends and betrays the Turkish invaders...
Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews
Moods
challenging 33%
tense 33%
funny 27%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 5%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Death, ViolenceModerate
Religious bigotry, Slavery, Racism71 pages • first pub 1589 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486431840
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 05 August 2003
Description
The spirit of Machiavelli presides over The Jew of Malta, in which the title character relentlessly plots to maintain and extend his political influence and wealth. A paragon of remorseless evil, Barabas befriends and betrays the Turkish invaders...
Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews
Moods
challenging 33%
tense 33%
funny 27%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 5%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Death, ViolenceModerate
Religious bigotry, Slavery, Racism