Ulysses by James Joyce

Ulysses

James Joyce

732 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Originally reviled as obscure and obscene, Joyce's masterpiece now stands as one of the great literary achievements of the twentieth century. Loosely based on Homer's Odyssey, the novel traces the paths of Leopold Bloom and other Dubliners throug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,613 reviews

Moods

challenging 91%
reflective 59%
funny 43%
emotional 21%
adventurous 18%
sad 16%
dark 15%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 9%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 89%
medium 8%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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