207 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192839992
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 15 March 2001
Description
This work of art reflects life in Ireland at the turn of the last century, and by rejecting euphemism, reveals to the Irish their unromantic realities. Each of the 15 stories offers glimpses into the lives of ordinary Dubliners, and collectively t...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,150 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
dark 31%
funny 11%
informative 10%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Ableism, Child abuse, Child deathMinor
Sexism, Trafficking, Suicide attempt
207 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192839992
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 15 March 2001
Description
This work of art reflects life in Ireland at the turn of the last century, and by rejecting euphemism, reveals to the Irish their unromantic realities. Each of the 15 stories offers glimpses into the lives of ordinary Dubliners, and collectively t...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,150 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
dark 31%
funny 11%
informative 10%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Ableism, Child abuse, Child deathMinor
Sexism, Trafficking, Suicide attempt