Reviews with content warning for Antisemitism - The Merchant of Venice: Large Print

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.

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ddup2's review against another edition

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dark medium-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

1.0

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mirabellee_'s review against another edition

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reflective tense 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

2.75

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goroshyna's review against another edition

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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.

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tdasilva26's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

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_lovedelirium's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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leosaki's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad tense 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? Yes

3.75

The play itself is very anti-semitic, but surprisingly self-aware at times. The essays at the beginning make the reading experience a lot more informed and critical yet understanding, I really appreciated them!

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literally_mint's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

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