2026 Reading Challenge
The Unnamable

Questions About The Unnamable

by Samuel Beckett

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about The Unnamable, please sign up.

Answered Questions (1)

Can this be read as a standalone? without having read the other two books?
Sean Wilson I suppose it could be. There are self-aware references to Beckett's previous works, but I would recommend it as a standalone novel if this seems like …moreI suppose it could be. There are self-aware references to Beckett's previous works, but I would recommend it as a standalone novel if this seems like the most interesting of Beckett's 'Trilogy' to readers.(less)
flag

Unanswered Questions

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more