momoj8 's review for:

Ulysses by James Joyce

3.25

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Thoughts while reading Ulysses:

1. It starts off holding no punches.

2. Talking about his momma is bold

3. "Moody brooding" is my favorite phrase 

4. Listening to this with a full cast was a good decision.

5. "Naughty boy" is forever stuck in my head

6. The amount of songs in this book should make it a musical 

7. These men are fangirling over Shakespeare 

8. These people live boring lives

9. It's not a long philosophical book if we don't discuss Plato at some point

10. Really what is the point of death and justice 

11. At least this story includes women 

12. Is this story low key about religion?

13. The hate speech is a little uncomfy

14. "Womanly woman" is a phrase only a man could write.

15. Chapter 13 is "spicy." I see what you did James Joyce.

16. Why is this book so long?

17. Bloom, you are not the father.

18. Molly is the villain 

19. This book is really about finding ones self and the meaning of family 

20. Did I enjoy this novel? Not sure. But I'm glad it's over.

21. June 16, 1904 is a long day.