Book Club @ MCL

Friday, August 04, 2006

Dubliners

The Book Club's discussion of James Joyce's "Dubliners" was one of our best Morning meetings.
To all those scared off by "Ulysses" and "Finnegan's Wake", please read this early work by Joyce.
Fifteen short stories but, they connect in many ways: characters, plot, time and place, etc.
Not all the stories are great but most are unforgettable.
"The Dead" is the last story and the longest...and perhaps the best. We all agreed that Joyce brings you the people of Dublin at the turn of century and you nod and grin and know they are true. We share the joy and grief because we are there with them in that place and in that time.
His female characters shine and there is never a condescending attitude. You just know he loves and respects women.
Read this book...we can't help recommending it.