512 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140247749
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 August 1996
Description
This Vintage Classics edition of James Joyce's groundbreaking story collection has been authoritatively edited by scholars Hans Walter Gabler and Walter Hettche and includes a chronology, bibliography, and afterword by John S. Kelly. Also included...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,065 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
challenging 35%
sad 34%
dark 31%
funny 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Ableism, Child abuse, Child deathMinor
Sexism, Trafficking, Suicide attempt
512 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140247749
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 August 1996
Description
This Vintage Classics edition of James Joyce's groundbreaking story collection has been authoritatively edited by scholars Hans Walter Gabler and Walter Hettche and includes a chronology, bibliography, and afterword by John S. Kelly. Also included...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,065 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
challenging 35%
sad 34%
dark 31%
funny 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Ableism, Child abuse, Child deathMinor
Sexism, Trafficking, Suicide attempt