The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud

The Magic Barrel

Bernard Malamud

16 pages first pub 1958 (editions) user-added

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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Description

The story focuses on the unlikely relationship of Leo Finkle, an unmarried rabbinical student, and Pinye Salzman, a colorful marriage broker. Finkle has spent most of life with his nose buried in books and therefore isn't well-educated in life its...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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