Shylock Is My Name by Howard Jacobson

275 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective sad medium-paced
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Man Booker Prize-winner Howard Jacobson brings his singular brilliance to this modern re-imagining of one of Shakespeare’s most unforgettable characters: Shylock Winter, a cemetery, Shylock. In this provocative and profound interpretation of “The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews

Moods

challenging 42%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
informative 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%

Pace

slow 77%
fast 11%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

2.99

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