A review by lexarobinson
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

challenging funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It is problematic as all hell, but in terms of pure literature, it is phenomenal. Portia is one of Shakespeare's best and most complex female characters, Shylock is appropriately tragic, and I am convinced that the two-bros-chilling-in-a-hot-tub directly descends from Antonio and Bassanio.
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