Dubliners by James Joyce

Dubliners

James Joyce

249 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging reflective sad slow-paced
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Introduction by John Banville James Joyce was the singular figure of modernism, and to this day his grand vision looms large over contemporary literature and the entire Western canon. His stylistic innovations were revolutionary, yet nowhere is ...

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 40%
challenging 37%
sad 36%
dark 30%
funny 12%
informative 11%
mysterious 9%
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: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 14% | 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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