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sugarcube's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I ended up liking the book after all because I appreciate the additional insight into Alex's thoughts that are limited by the runtime of the movie. However,
Frankly, I just disliked the ending of the book because I disagreed with it.
Other than that, I did like the book. I love the quirks of the nadsat language, especially in the way it feels like it distances and distracts from the brutality that actually occurs. It feels like you're really in Alex's head, and I liked that immersion.
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
monicage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault and Violence
avery03's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Rape, and Sexual violence
valentereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I get mixed mesages about the writer's commentary on the development of the teenager, and he uses excess of violence to show alex's youth journey. Perhaps i do not understand the social and historical context of the text enough, but i did not understand if Burgess was saying that teens and teddy boys are a negative thing, or that eveyone has free choice and needs to develop through phases.
I hate Alex, he is vile, and yet I also love him as a character!
Graphic: Sexual violence and Violence
cjfooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was one of those books I wanted to read to say I’d read it and to watch the movie, which I know is a cult classic (although tbh I don’t feel the need now). The only other thing I knew about it going in, was that it was very graphically violent - and wow it definitely is, but not in the way you’d expect.
The language does change throughout the book and, man the way it’s written is so a unique, that I can’t help but respect the heck out of it (which is also why I don’t think the movie could ever do it justice).
To me overall, it’s a cleverly written story about morality, cruelty, karma and a very clever use of language.
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Animal death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Rape
gall_y's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Suicide attempt, Torture, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
prismagner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Vomit, Rape, Torture, Police brutality, Bullying, Death, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Blood, Sexual violence, Abandonment, and Physical abuse
erikwmj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Police brutality, and Suicide attempt
_sophahs_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Violence
shoohoob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Murder, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Torture, and Toxic friendship