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yxreads 's review for:
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Macmillian Readers version of the text is very reader-friendly yet informative (with the inclusion of snippets of the original text), and was able to capture the story and general vibe of a Shakespeare play with more accessible language. The story itself is interesting and straightforward with subplots, however in general I felt that this play is not as riveting as other plays (it bordered on predictable at times). Of course, I would like to believe that this version feels less captivating as it lacks the magic of Shakespeare's writing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
Minor: Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Classism