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352 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679405740
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 26 November 1991
Description
Though James Joyce began these stories of Dublin life in 1904 when he was twenty-two and completed them in 1907, their unconventional themes and language led to repeated rejections by publishers and delayed publication until 1914. In the century s...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,158 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
challenging 37%
sad 35%
dark 30%
funny 12%
informative 11%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Average rating
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Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Antisemitism, Trafficking, Suicide attempt
352 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679405740
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 26 November 1991
Description
Though James Joyce began these stories of Dublin life in 1904 when he was twenty-two and completed them in 1907, their unconventional themes and language led to repeated rejections by publishers and delayed publication until 1914. In the century s...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,158 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
challenging 37%
sad 35%
dark 30%
funny 12%
informative 11%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Antisemitism, Trafficking, Suicide attempt