What a cool thread...my thanks to the op for posting.
As was the case with a few of the other respondents here, this was required reading in college which was more than a few years ago! Personally, from a level of enjoyment perspective, I could take it or leave it. I did once read however that one of my favorite authors who is also Irish, Frank Mc Court Was heavily influenced by the work of Joyce so I guess that I have indirectly benefited from his work.
My favorite required reading material was “To Kill A Mockingbird.” I like to pick it up and reread it every few years and reflect upon the fact that the more things change the more they stay the same.