The Dead by James Joyce

The Dead

James Joyce

38 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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LILY, the caretaker's daughter, was literally run off her feet. Hardly had she brought one gentleman into the little pantry behind the office on the ground floor and helped him off with his overcoat than the wheezy hall-door bell clanged again and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,903 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 55%
sad 55%
dark 23%
challenging 15%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 35%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 30% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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