The Dead by James Joyce

The Dead

James Joyce

92 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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On a snowy winter night in Dublin, guests gather for an annual holiday party at the home of Gabriel Conroy's elderly aunts. The evening proceeds with dancing, dinner, singing and speeches, offset here and there by some awkward moments. Cautious, c...

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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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