Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

Waiting for Godot

Samuel Beckett

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132 pages | first published 1952

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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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Summary of 10130 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
funny 64%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
mysterious 31%
sad 18%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 10%
tense 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 48%
fast 26%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | N/A: 13% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

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: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.65

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