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228 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781600969133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Boomer Books
Publication date: 30 July 2008
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,937 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Antisemitism, Infidelity, Physical abuse228 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781600969133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Boomer Books
Publication date: 30 July 2008
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,937 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Antisemitism, Infidelity, Physical abuse