Salahuddin answers “I have tried reading this book twice but...”

Deepak Pitaliya asked this question about Ulysses:

I have tried reading this book twice but could not get past 30-40 pages. I even read Iliad and Odyssey before starting this book as the book is supposed to draw some parallel with Odyssey. Is it readable?

Salahuddin No. Do not waste your time. The language is way too obscure and convoluted which makes this book no fun. But if you're patient enough and can read it …moreNo. Do not waste your time. The language is way too obscure and convoluted which makes this book no fun. But if you're patient enough and can read it all then you should deserve a badge of honor.

This link might help you:
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/ulysses/(less)

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