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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
Yes, I know, this is amazing, except it’s confusing and tedious if you aren’t from Ireland or didn’t learn Latin/go to prep school/read this with a professor guiding your read. Points off for how many times we fell asleep during the read.
There are many wonderfully crafted sentences in this book. There are many sentences that don't make any sense whatsoever. I tried reading this book, failed, and I was able to finish the book by listening to the audio version. Keep going because the last two episodes are by far the best (and make the most sense).
Way over-rated and a pain in the ass to read. I wouldn't have read the whole thing if it wasn't required for my class.
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't normally reread books, but I did quite an intense course on Ulysses so I thought I'd give it another go. Rereading this was a very, very good decision, so many things became a lot clearer. The first time it was just getting through these big lumps of text, this time I could actually enjoy the style and the themes and I even got to understand a bit more of its meaning. I guess it would have been a good idea to read a guide alongside it the first time. This time I had my courses and the Cambridge Compagnon to Ulysses to help me along.
Call me crazy, but I'm actually looking forward to a next reread. Especially Oxen of the Sun is an episode I'd love to reread now that I've got all the information from my classes as well.
Call me crazy, but I'm actually looking forward to a next reread. Especially Oxen of the Sun is an episode I'd love to reread now that I've got all the information from my classes as well.
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
How do I rate Ulysses? It's my second go and I'll likely read it again immediately because after three weeks and three papers and a lot of lit crit, I'm ready for more.