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yamini_3'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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
hanreadin's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and War
amvera's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse and Violence
lucy_readsbooks13'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
2.25
The book was, at first, hard to get into, it took me a month to power through the first 6-7 chapters. Last night I finished the book, from that 2 year jump when we first see Alex in prison, in an hour and a half and I can't believe I stayed up until midnight for that.
Look, in my opinion, this should've ended when Alex threw himself through the window. It was such a dynamic scene, with the music in the background and him being hurt by one positive thing that brought him happiness and peace, it would be poetic. Everything after that was a waste of time, paper and ink.
I've read some facts and articles about the author and the novel, that said I understand what Burgess wanted to say and the way he went about it, the point behind Alex "growing up" but the ending was completely anticlimactic and all of the tension/drama/suspence, whatever you wanna call it, was lost the moment that scene in the hospital started.
I will watch the movie, hoping, while knowing that it disregards author's wishes, it is better than the book.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
hfltaylor'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: Body horror, Confinement, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
kendall_readz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
jpwoodruff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, and Sexual harassment
beckihanda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
dostalovamaru'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
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence
xmerzx'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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, and Murder