The Beckett Trilogy: Molloy, Malone Dies, The Unnamable by Samuel Beckett

The Beckett Trilogy: Molloy, Malone Dies, The Unnamable

The Trilogy #1-3

Samuel Beckett

382 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

The first novel of Samuel Beckett's mordant and exhilirating midcentury trilogy intoduces us to Molloy, who has been mysteriously incarcerated, and who subsequently escapes to go discover the whereabouts of his mother. In the latter part of this c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
dark 85%
mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
funny 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.11

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