Dubliners by James Joyce

Dubliners

James Joyce

192 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Introduction and Notes by Laurence Davies, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire. Living overseas but writing, always, about his native city, Joyce made Dublin unforgettable. The stories in Dubliners show us truants, seducers, gossips, rally-drivers, g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,254 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 37%
challenging 36%
sad 36%
dark 30%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 30% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.67

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