A review by simonas
Dubliners by James Joyce

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Really enjoyed this. (#City in Lit iykyk). Joyce is blunt but emotional, and paces his short stories intentionally fast - he gives you no time to breathe and it works. Very fascinating engagement with Irish city life. Do not be a woman or child in this book. 
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