Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

Waiting for Godot

Samuel Beckett

150 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics play funny reflective slow-paced

Description

The story revolves around two seemingly homeless men simply waiting for someone—or something—named Godot. Vladimir and Estragon wait near a tree, inhabiting a drama spun of their own consciousness. The result is a comical wordplay of poetry, dream...

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Moods

reflective 65%
funny 63%
dark 38%
challenging 37%
mysterious 30%
sad 18%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 47%
fast 27%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | N/A: 13% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 32% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.66

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