{"product_id":"9781784878863","title":"Shylock Is My Name","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a contemporary literary fiction that reimagines a classic stage story as a brisk, merciless exploration of revenge, justice, and antisemitism. The central questions sweep through a world where wealth, art, and power collide with personal conscience. The intended reader is adult readers who enjoy sharp, satirical, thought-provoking fiction and relish moral puzzles and big ideas. The tone is funny, penetrating, and unflinching, blending wit with emotional depth as it asks what it means to be a father, a Jew, and a merciful human being in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a tightly paced, story-led narrative, the book follows a wealthy art collector and a mysterious presence who unsettles his life. Time-shifting elements braid with contemporary settings, and a sly, incisive humor punctures pretensions while intimate conversations reveal vulnerability and resolve. The result is an engaging, provocative reading experience that invites readers to examine prejudice, responsibility, and forgiveness through human-scale moments and surprising twists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA modern retelling of a classic drama that uses time shifts, moral ambiguity, and sharp satire to explore justice and mercy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven exploration of identity, belonging, and the limits of forgiveness in the contemporary world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrecise, energetic prose with wry humor and lucid, memorable insights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLayered storytelling that rewards close reading and re-reading to catch echoes and allusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThoughtful themes that spark discussion about prejudice, power, and ethical choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a sharpened perspective on mercy and responsibility, along with renewed curiosity about how stories from the past shape our present. The book leaves a lasting impression by challenging comfortable assumptions and inviting ongoing reflection long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540648177881,"sku":"9781784878863","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71G1HyARl1L._SL1500.jpg?v=1776673151","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9781784878863","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}