Dubliners by James Joyce

Dubliners

James Joyce

256 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging reflective sad slow-paced
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James Joyce's first published book, which he wrote when he was still in his twenties, Dubliners is far removed from the bold experimentalism of his later work, but is essential for understanding the author's development as a writer, and endures as...

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 40%
challenging 37%
sad 35%
dark 30%
funny 12%
informative 11%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 36%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | 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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