A review by harryeustace118
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

As much as the character of Stephen is carefully crafted after Joyce himself, I think this warrants reading for the language alone. Some of the most beautiful prose I have ever come across.