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Molloy

Samuel Beckett
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Molloy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1951

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Samuel Beckett

Molloy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1951
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

1951

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Molloy by Samuel Beckett follows two characters, Molloy and Jacques Moran, over two distinct chapters. Molloy, a bedridden vagrant, is in his mother's room, recounting his bizarre journey on a bicycle. Moran, an investigator with his son, embarks on a mission to find Molloy, slowly unraveling into ambiguity and existential questioning. Both characters' narratives interweave themes of absurdity and existentialism, revealing a world lacking reason. The book contains violent acts and inquiries into theological and existential dilemmas, highlighting the absurdity and unpredictability of life.

Mysterious

Dark

Contemplative

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

9,093 ratings

75%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Molloy by Samuel Beckett is a complex and intriguing novel that captures readers with its unconventional narrative and profound exploration of existential themes. Positively, reviewers praise Beckett's innovative writing style and dark humor. However, some readers find it challenging due to its abstract and disjointed nature. Overall, it’s a rewarding read for those who appreciate avant-garde literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Molloy?

Readers who appreciate Molloy by Samuel Beckett are typically drawn to existential literature that explores the absurdity of human existence and the complexities of identity and language. Comparable works include Albert Camus’s The Stranger and Franz Kafka’s The Trial, both offering philosophical introspection and a stark, minimalist narrative style.

4.1

9,093 ratings

75%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

1951

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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