Ulysses by James Joyce

Ulysses

James Joyce

816 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time Considered the greatest 20th century novel written in English, in this edition Walter Gabler uncovers previously unseen text. It is a disillusioned study of estrangement, par...

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Moods

challenging 92%
reflective 56%
funny 46%
emotional 23%
adventurous 19%
dark 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 11%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 9%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 32% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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