perhaps you enjoy reading James Joyce. that being the case, ignore what i am about to say lest you take offense...James Joyce is the biggest joke. nothing but a drunken Irishman, he writes both predictably and AGITATINGLY. his diction bothers me and his language frustrates me more.these stories, all written about Joyce's passion for Ireland do capture the lifestyle, i'll give the man that much, and he does utilize his poetic styles, but overall, i can't stand reading him. but let's be honest here, he needed more than some eye-catching words to attract and keep my attention.