An Encounter by James Joyce

An Encounter

James Joyce

32 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective sad slow-paced
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Bored of the lack of adventure at school, two boys decide to cut class and head for the shore. They encounter many people and social events along the way, until they finally meet an older man who gives them a long speech on Sir Walter Scott, corpo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.05

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