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Summary: Take off the Training Wheels
Review: Kenner does a fabulous job dissecting Ulysses into various themes. He brings out ideas and elements that are not evident to a casual reader. As good as this book is, however, IT IS NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME READER. This book is for readers of Joyce who are ready to take off their training wheels and go for a real ride. First time readers of Ulysses would be much better served by the New Bloomsday Book (excellent beginner's guide) or even the Cliff's Notes (pretty good, but misses the mark occasionally).If you have read Ulysses once and are ready to enjoy it again. This book will open a lot of Joyce's mysteries for you.
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Summary: Take off the Training Wheels
Review: Kenner does a fabulous job dissecting Ulysses into various themes. He brings out ideas and elements that are not evident to a casual reader. As good as this book is, however, IT IS NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME READER. This book is for readers of Joyce who are ready to take off their training wheels and go for a real ride. First time readers of Ulysses would be much better served by the New Bloomsday Book (excellent beginner's guide) or even the Cliff's Notes (pretty good, but misses the mark occasionally). If you have read Ulysses once and are ready to enjoy it again. This book will open a lot of Joyce's mysteries for you.
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