The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe

The Jew of Malta

Christopher Marlowe

376 pages • first pub 1589 (editions)

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The spirit of Machiavelli presides over The Jew of Malta, in which the title character relentlessly plots to maintain and extend his political influence and wealth. A paragon of remorseless evil, Barabas befriends and betrays the Turkish invaders ...

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Community Reviews

3.23
based on 599 reviews

Moods

dark: 89%

tense: 37%

challenging: 34%

funny: 24%

sad: 10%

adventurous: 6%

informative: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

reflective: 6%

emotional: 3%

mysterious: 3%

Pace

53% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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