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A review by vixenreader
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The prose is dense, but the themes are accessible, and makes a great entry point into Joyce’s body of work.
Graphic: Bullying, Religious bigotry, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child death and Sexism
Be aware that the book also discusses poverty, debt, vivid descriptions of hell, dogmatic attitudes, and internal shame.