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240 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0374525862
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: Not specified
The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud is a poignant and powerful read that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever felt the longing for identity, community, and artistic expression, making it a must-read for those who appreciate stories of the immigrant experience, cultural heritage, and the human struggle to find one's place in the world.
Description
Winner of the National Book Award for FictionBernard Malamud's first book of short stories, The Magic Barrel, has been recognized as a classic from the time it was published in 1959. The stories are set in New York and in Italy (where Malamud's al...
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Moods
emotional: 70%
funny: 60%
reflective: 60%
mysterious: 40%
hopeful: 30%
sad: 30%
adventurous: 20%
challenging: 20%
dark: 20%
tense: 20%
informative: 10%
lighthearted: 10%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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240 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0374525862
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: Not specified
The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud is a poignant and powerful read that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever felt the longing for identity, community, and artistic expression, making it a must-read for those who appreciate stories of the immigrant experience, cultural heritage, and the human struggle to find one's place in the world.
Description
Winner of the National Book Award for FictionBernard Malamud's first book of short stories, The Magic Barrel, has been recognized as a classic from the time it was published in 1959. The stories are set in New York and in Italy (where Malamud's al...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 70%
funny: 60%
reflective: 60%
mysterious: 40%
hopeful: 30%
sad: 30%
adventurous: 20%
challenging: 20%
dark: 20%
tense: 20%
informative: 10%
lighthearted: 10%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at support@thestorygraph.com to request the content warning form.