256 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241956854
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 June 1914
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 8,285 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
challenging 36%
sad 35%
dark 31%
funny 10%
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% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%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: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Sexism, AbleismMinor
Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Trafficking256 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241956854
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 June 1914
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 8,285 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
challenging 36%
sad 35%
dark 31%
funny 10%
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% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%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: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Sexism, AbleismMinor
Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Trafficking