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chainster's review against another edition
4.0
I found this play to be the most entertaining of all Shx’s plays I’ve read thus far. I enjoyed the POV switch from Venice to Belmont and the characters in each setting. The transitions between these two settings reminds me of Game of Thrones, in which we follow the lives of multiple people in different locations within their world. The plot was executed well, and it resembles a “fairytale” plot line.
The anti-semitism was crazzyyy tho, so it will never be getting the 5 stars from me
The anti-semitism was crazzyyy tho, so it will never be getting the 5 stars from me
vulpexula's review against another edition
3.0
Antonio and Bassanio my fav gay lovers <3
'But life itself, my wife, and all the world
Are not with me esteemed above thy life.
I would lose all, ay, sacrifice them all
Here to this devil, to deliver you.'
SO HOMOEROTIC
'But life itself, my wife, and all the world
Are not with me esteemed above thy life.
I would lose all, ay, sacrifice them all
Here to this devil, to deliver you.'
SO HOMOEROTIC
amerynth's review against another edition
3.0
Had a tough time rating Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." I actually found it to be one of Shakespeare's stronger stories and his frequently used disguise device works well and cleverly here. Portia is a pretty strong and clever female character, which I enjoyed all the more for its rarity amongst Shakespeare's works.
The play was difficult to read, however, because of the anti-Semitic aspects that really permeate the text.
The play was difficult to read, however, because of the anti-Semitic aspects that really permeate the text.
lavoyced's review against another edition
4.0
Lot of anti Semitism and of course a black joke or two, but I guess that was a sign of the times. Still a good plot.
deeknowshowtoread's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lancelot is the funniest bro in this whole play
toadrose's review against another edition
3.0
Fun to analyze nowadays, but rather short and does not fit comfortably into the comedy genre. Several elements of the play are fantastical, such as the three caskets, but the main plot revolves around loans and business. It's not as cohesive as I'd like. 2.5/5
henpower's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
goroshyna's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Вау, антисемітизм просто зашкалює. Схоже, що до початку подій п'єси Антоніо насміхався з Шайлока, обзивав його та зневажав, а як настав час брати в Шайлока борг, їхня розмова продовжилася в такому ж тоні. І якимось чином Шайлок виявляється винним, що захотів помститися, хоча в інших п'єсах бійки починалися й через менші образи. Жахливо карикатурний персонаж.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism