Rhys Watkin’s Reviews > Dubliners > Status Update

Just finished tho “After the Race” chapter. This keeping along with the theme of Social Stagnations seems to be an Irish lad trying to keep up with the lifestyles of the “continentals” he races with. Falling into the trappings of gambling and drinking often associated with Irish stereotypes. I could be very wrong but that is why I took away from that chapter. I’m starting to get Joyce’s writing style now.

Very interesting read so far. First book of this type I have read, but it’s interesting to see Joyce’s influence shine through my memory of the modern books I recently read. His style seems old and modern at the same time, yet while a little confusing at first, I find I’m lost in the story of a time long gone and people long dead. Yet the world seems familiar and alive.