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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “There's a lot of rubbish written about this that put people off reading it, but don't be it's worth the effort, just take it slow, and remember to laugh. Yes laugh, because there are funny parts in it. Enjoy the language and don't take it too seriously. Most people who moan about Ulysses do so...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It3 of 4 members found this review helpful “Got 193 pages into it and decided that I don't admire the "ground-breaking" style of the book and instead wished it actually had a point. I don't care to follow the disjointed, rambling thoughts of someone without it actually leading somewhere in a hurry.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Ulysses is a classic depiction of literary excellence and narrative fashion.
Zameer A wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A story of an uncivilized and crude man "Buck Mulligan" who plays down his mother's death and sensational representation of gestation period of human and embryonic development.
Realization of facing trial of sins and vices like forgery, bigamy, adultery & fornication and in heavenly court, imagination of conversing with nymph and asking her about her sexual attitude after death.
lots of scenes, conversation, and dialog which are really remarkable and their expressions par-excellence, including great imagination, and research.”
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This book is not as difficult as its reputation suggests, nor is it the loose baggy monster that some of its haters claim it to be. What it is, is the most complete presentation of a single human being - Leopold Bloom - in world literature, and a truly awe-inspiring feat of the imagination.”
Ry R wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fabulous - though better as the Naxos CD Audio Book which is fantastic”
Mike P wrote this review Tuesday, November 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Oh my. I thought I had a vague idea of what I was getting into with this piece of modernist literature. But, in reality, I wasn't at all prepared. I've always heard about it and finally decided to read about those most famous of literary characters, Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom. However, now I know that I'm not a big fan of the "stream of consciousness" writing style. Eekk...it's like reading the thoughts of a schizophrenic. Had to reread parts over and over to try and decipher what the heck they were talking about. ”
Linda M wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Well...you know...it's Joyce. ”
Anni M wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Perfect. Also, nearly impossible to understand.”
Eric A wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“By far the best modernist work that I've ever read. Even for people that weren't English majors, the complexity and depth of the story make it amenable to two or more readings.”
John T wrote this review Monday, November 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I've read this several times. It is easily one of the best books in english. If you haven't read it do.”
Davy M wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Classic...if you can understand the language used, this is a great book...”
jawahar n wrote this review Saturday, October 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 3 members found this review helpful“Worst book I've ever read, bar none. People call it a classic because they don't understand it and are afraid other people will think that they're stupid.”
Dennis C wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
