Dubliners by James Joyce

Dubliners

James Joyce

228 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging reflective sad slow-paced
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This masterful collection of fifteen tales are among the most studied stories in English literature, offering tightly focused observations of the lives of Dublin's poorer classes. At least one of the stories, "The Dead," is considered a short-stor...

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 40%
challenging 37%
sad 35%
dark 31%
funny 12%
informative 12%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 36%
fast 11%

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: 13% | 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

3.68

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