The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick

The Shawl

Cynthia Ozick

74 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

Depicting both the horrors of the Holocaust and the lifetime of emptiness that pursues a survivor, 'The Shawl' and 'Rosa' recall the psychological and emotional scars of those who suffered at the hands of the Nazis.

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Moods

dark 80%
sad 73%
reflective 66%
emotional 63%
challenging 36%
tense 16%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 31%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.76

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