Malone Dies

By: Samuel Beckett

Narrated by: Sean Barrett

Malone Dies is the first person monologue of Malone, an old man lying in bed and waiting to die. The tone is fiercely ironic, highly quotable, and because of its extravagance, also very comic. It catches the reality of old age in a way that is grimly convincing, cruel as humor so often is, and memorable because of Beckett's way with words. A master dramatist, Beckett's novels can be even more effective when heard, and especially when read by such a Beckett specialist as Sean Barrett.

Malone Dies was written as a separate novel, but is often regarded as the second part of The Beckett Trilogy, preceded by Molloy and followed by The Unnamable

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The process of a mind disintegrating

I listened to this immediately after molloy, equally as stimulating. Less of a story but Beckett is able to explore features of the mind and world with heightened acuity (albeit in his very unclear way).

non-linear storytelling

Very odd, but from the same guy who wrote "Waiting for Godot" I expected it. One long stream of consciousness book, somehow he falls into story-telling about people he's known. Not sure if they were real people, fictional, or himself.

Living Beckett

Hearing these books ( i read them several years ago) brought them to life and gave them a whole other dimension. Personally i think they are marvelous, full of humor and philosophy. I wish Audible had more Beckett- MORE, MORE please.

Long setups, killer punchlines

I found it hilariously dark humour not at all bleak like I expected. Beautiful, sophisticated writing, absurd characters, excellent performance (bravo).

Amazing!!!

Unbelievably beautiful! An absolute must read. Wonderful narration! If you enjoy Joyce and other modernist authors, you will love Beckett!